The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic
About this race
Welcome to the inaugural Midwest Ultra Trail Classic, a true single-track trail running experience held at Knob Noster State Park in Knob Noster, Missouri.
Whether you're looking to tackle your first trail race or your next ultramarathon, the Midwest Ultra Trail Classic offers a distance for every runner. Participants can choose from 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K distances, all taking place on the scenic and challenging Opossum Hollow Trail.
The course consists of a 10K loop featuring technical single-track terrain from start to finish. Expect winding forest trails, rolling hills, roots, rocks, creek crossings, and approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop. Each additional distance simply adds another loop, allowing runners to enjoy the same fully supported course throughout the day.
All runners will start together and return to the Start/Finish area every 10K, where they will have access to a fully stocked aid station, personal coolers, and any gear they choose to keep at the start area. No drop bags are necessary.
Distances
10K (1 Loop)
20K (2 Loops)
30K (3 Loops)
40K (4 Loops)
50K (5 Loops)
Event Highlights:
Technical single-track trail the entire course
Approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop
Fully stocked aid station at Start/Finish
Aid station access every 10K
Crew access permitted at the Start/Finish area only
No crew access on course
Finisher medal for all participants
Race shirt included with registration
Professionally timed event
No pacers allowed
Join us this November and experience one of Missouri's premier trail-running venues. Choose your distance, challenge yourself on the trails, and become part of the inaugural Midwest Ultra Trail Classic.
One Trail. Five Distances. Endless Challenge.
Pick your distance
Running
10K Run
20K Run
30K Run
40K Run
50K Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Knob Noster yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 4:56 PM local time (CST) in Knob Noster on November 21, 2026 — 9h 53m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 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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