Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race
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About the race
Wild in the Woods is a trail race held at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, December 5, at the Hilltop Shelter (1795 Hwy DD, Defiance, MO 63341). The event offers two distance options:
- 5 mile (one loop)
- 10 mile (two loops)
The race is part of the Big River Trail Series and serves as the series' second race. The series tallies points for runners who participate in at least three of six events, including the Wild in the Woods distances, the Skippo 10k, the Skippo Half Marathon, the Skippo 30k, and the Castlewood Cup 15k. Packet pickup is available before the race at Big River Running Company West County (13969 Manchester Rd, Town & Country, MO) and on race day at the Hilltop Shelter.
Post-race offerings listed by the organizer include live music, a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over, snacks, and a bonfire. Regular registration entry fees are stated as $39 for the 5 mile and $49 for the 10 mile. The organizer notes a 10% discount is available through the Trail Series bundle when the full series is selected by 11/2/2025. All entrants receive a custom giveaway to be announced by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
