The Bluffs Trail Runs

The Bluffs Trail Runs

Race Date

May 2, 2026

Location

Eminence, MO

The Experience

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.

Logistics

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles9.3 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles

Historical Performance

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

43% Female57% Male

Finish Time Distribution

2:004:25

FASTER 25%

2:58:02

MEDIAN

3:22:28

SLOWER 25%

3:56:20

Average runner age: 36

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

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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