Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield
Trailfest offers a rugged half-marathon experience with a festive post-race party.
Race Date
Oct 4, 2026
Location
Highlandville, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Highlandville, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 320
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Trailfest, held annually in Highlandville, Missouri, presents a challenging half-marathon for those who embrace the rugged side of running. This event, now in its fifth year, typically sees around 74 finishers, with about 22% returning year after year, drawing participants from approximately eight states.
The course is described as technical, rocky, root-laden, and rutted, promising a true trail-running test. Runners can expect a single, well-stocked aid station to support them through the demanding terrain, with additional water available at the start/finish.
Post-race, participants can celebrate their accomplishment with a lively party hosted by 4 By 4 Brewing Company, complete with dockside lagers for those 21 and over and walking tacos. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in each event.
Race-provided description
What the WHAT!? YES. Trailfest is back, better than ever, and READY for you crazy rock runners to come out and make this course say "Uncle!"... it surely would if race courses could talk at least. Whether you are a trail shredding machine, like to take a more calculated and careful approach, OR are just taking the fam out for a stroll - this is the event is for YOU. Time/Date: Sunday October 4th, 2026 10k & Half-Marathon: 8:00am 5k: 8:30am Awards: Overall M&F 1st, 2nd, 3rd, for each event - HANDED OUT AT THE EVENT Course Terrain: Technical, Rocky, Root-ey, Rut-ey, Hilly, THE BEST Post-Race Party: 4 By 4 Brewing Company to offer two Dockside Lagers for 21+ and walking tacos for all runners. Walking tacos available for purchase by friends or family on site. One Fully stocked aid station for the 10k & 13.1, one aid station on the loop and water refill station at start/finish.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Trailfest Hoodie
Start Location
5055 2 Rivers Road, Highlandville, MO, 65669
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick485 years running
~74 finishers a year
shrinking
22% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:54:12
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 320 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
320
Median time
2:40:44
Latest turnout
54
States
15
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield?
The Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield take place?
It takes place in Highlandville, Missouri.
What distances does the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield course flat and good for a PR?
The Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield is a hilly, loop course course.
How many people run the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield?
HalfRuns has finish records for 320 runners who have completed the Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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