Spirit Trail Classic
About this race
Spirit Trail Classic
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Spirit Trail Trailhead – Knob Noster, Missouri
Join us for the Spirit Trail Classic, a scenic summer race along the beautiful Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. This paved trail winds through peaceful countryside and wooded sections, offering a smooth and enjoyable course for runners and walkers of all levels.
Participants can choose from four distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, or 20K, all following a clearly marked out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Spirit Trail Trailhead near Knob Noster Campgrounds.
Every participant will receive a finisher medal, no matter the distance. Whether you're chasing a new PR or just looking to enjoy a great morning on the trail, the Spirit Trail Classic offers a fun and welcoming race experience.
Come run one of west-central Missouri’s most scenic paved trails and chase a little happiness along the way.
Hosted by Chasing Happiness Race Co.
Pick your distance
Running
Spirit Trail Classic 5K
Spirit Trail Classic 10K
Spirit Trail Classic 15K
Spirit Trail Classic 20K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Knob Noster, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:17 PM local time (CDT) in Knob Noster on August 8, 2026 — 13h 55m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Spirit Trail Classic
88 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Spirit Trail Classic 5K, 2026 - Spirit Trail Classic 5K - Men
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Aversman | 17:54 | 5:46 /mi |
| 2 | Chase Hall | 18:32 | 5:58 /mi |
| 3 | Michael Dais | 21:23 | 6:53 /mi |
| 4 | Timothy Nold | 21:51 | 7:02 /mi |
| 5 | Corey Morgan | 23:33 | 7:35 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Knob Noster
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Old Drum Dog Dash 5k
The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic
The Wicked Run 5K
Chs Turkey Trot Sponsored by C&E Excavating
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Knob Noster
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Knob Noster 5K Races 2 races
- 10K Run Events in Knob Noster 2 races
- Knob Noster Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Knob Noster events
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