Wildwood Trail Marathon
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Wildwood Trail Marathon - December 5, 2026
The Wildwood Trail Marathon is a trail race held in Wildwood, Missouri, at LaSalle Springs Middle School and organized by Terrain Trail Runners. The 2026 edition marks the event's tenth anniversary. Online registration closes on November 29, 2026.
Distances
- Marathon: trail, ~26.2 miles, ~1700 ft elevation gain
- 1/2 Marathon: trail, ~13.1 miles, ~750 ft elevation gain
- 10K: out-and-back, ~6 miles, paved and crushed gravel
Course and logistics
Courses use a mix of paved greenway, gravel, dirt, and about 90 percent singletrack with rocks and roots in sections. Named segments include the Hamilton-Carr Trail, Al Foster Memorial Trail, Bluff View Trail, Rock Hollow Trail, Sherman Beach, Cedar Bluff, and Stinging Nettle Trail. The marathon and half marathon routes traverse multiple trails and return to the school for the finish.
Aid stations and facilities
Manned aid stations are provided: three for the marathon, two for the half marathon, and one for the 10K. Stations are stocked with water, Hammer Heed electrolyte drink, Hammer gels, and fruit at Sherman Beach. Restrooms are available at the start/finish and at the Sherman Beach aid station.
Policies, swag, and sustainability
This is a cup free event; runners must bring a drinking receptacle. A reusable collapsible cup will be available for purchase on race weekend for $5 cash. Marathon and half marathon registrations include a custom long sleeve technical shirt, finisher medal, and catered post‑race lunch. Awards are given to top male, female, and non‑binary finishers in those distances. Race day registration is accepted, cash only, with published on‑site fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
