
Race Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Eminence, MO
THE BLUFFS TRAIL RUNS TRAIL MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | HALF MARATHON RELAY | 15K | 10K | 5K
The trail running experience you don't want to miss. Located in the most beautiful state parks in Missouri Echo Bluffs State Park and Current River State Parks. We offer something for the experienced trail runner to your first time running or hiking the trails.
TRAIL MARATHON follows the Half Marathon course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. You complete the Half Marathon Course x2.
TRAIL MARATHON RELAY follows the Half Marathon course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. Tag your partner and have them complete the next 13.1 lap for your combined 26.2!
TRAIL HALF MARATHON follows the 15k course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. Nail your next Trail Half Marathon or enjoy the journey with Missouri's most scenic Half Marathon. NEW! TRAIL HALF MARATHON RELAY grab a friend and tackle the Half Marathon as a team of 2 with half the price. The course follows the 10k course and more. Nail your next Trail Half Marathon or enjoy the journey with Missouri's most scenic Half Marathon. 15k is a beautiful courses taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. This 15k course give you the most spectacular areas of the parks with 360 degree views of the bluffs, single track trail, colorful vegetation, and the current river. 10K course offers stunning views of the rolling hills with fast enjoyable trails near the beautiful Lodges and cabins in Echo Bluffs State Park. 5K is a great distance to get your feet on the trails and enjoy nature by running or hiking. Little Bluffs 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run bring the kiddos, run with them for a 1 Mile Fun Fun. All kid's receive a medal, bib, and special gift.
We are a CUPLESS event. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel for your event.
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Finisher T-Shirt or ECRS Cup
Start Location
Echo Bluffs State Park, Eminence, MO, 65466
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
3:22:28
15:27/mi
Winning Time
2:00:34
9:12/mi
Finishers (2025)
37
States Represented
11 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
2:58:02
MEDIAN
3:22:28
SLOWER 25%
3:56:20
Start (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
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