Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs

History:
Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs is a race sponsored by Columbia Track Club that takes place at Three Creeks Conservation Area, about ten minutes south of Columbia, Missouri. The area is unique in that the land was originally largely owned and worked in 40 and 80 acre parcels purchased by freed slaves following the Civil War. Some former homesteads are even still visible today.

Course:
The course is an approximate 10 mile loop. It is about 80% single track trail and 20% jeep/gravel road, with a variety of terrain. There are approximately ten creek crossings per loop, so you will get wet. There is about 950 feet of elevation gain per loop.

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Race Headquarters:
Three Creeks Conservation Area trailhead at the end of Deer Park Road (Three Creeks Parking). Please be sure to navigate to this specific trailhead, as other locations you may find on Google will take you elsewhere.

Here's a map with a pin on the start: Race Start 

Start Time:
Saturday, March 13, 2027 - 7:00 a.m. (50K), 8:00 a.m. (20 miles), and 9:00 a.m. (10 mile & 10 mile ruck).

Time Limit:
The time limit to complete the course is 8 hours for the 50K, 7 hours for the 20 mile, and 6 hours for the 10 mile and 10 mile ruck. 20 mile runners must start their final loop by 11:30 a.m., and 50K runners must start their final loop by 12:30 p.m. The cutoff at the Tomlin trailhead aid station is 2:00 p.m. All races will end at 3:00 p.m.

Aid:
2 aid stations (Start/finish at Deer Park Road trailhead and on the course at Tomlin Hill trailhead) stocked with a variety of food, water and drinks. Two port-a-potties will be available at the start/finish area and another at the Tomin Hill aid stations approximately 5.5 miles on the course. 50K and 20 mile racers can leave a drop bag at the start to access before their second and third loops. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A CUP FREE EVENT. All runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack.

Entry fees are as follows (includes all processing fees):
$70 for the 50K
$59 for the 20-mile
$54 for the 10-mile run or 10-mile ruck

Please register by February 8 to guarantee a shirt and special finisher item.

Registration prices will increase by $10 per race on February 9, 2027, and again by $10 per race on March 7, 2027.

There will be no race day registration and no refunds. Participants may transfer their entry through RunSignUp up to one week before the race, as outlined below.

The event is limited to 135 total participants across all races.

Park management reserves the right to cancel the race due to adverse conditions.

Ruck Qualifications:
Ruck participants will cover the same 10-mile course as the runners, starting at 9:00 AM sharp alongside the 10-mile run. You’ll have six hours to finish, whether you’re hiking, running, or crawling—just make sure you’re moving under your own power the entire time.

To qualify as a ruck and be eligible for awards, you must carry a minimum of 30 pounds for men, and 20 pounds for women, not including water or food. We'll check packs at the start and finish, so make sure you meet the minimum weight requirement both before you take off and after you cross the finish line—no stashing your gear out on the course. Weighted vests are allowed, but any load bearing gear must be worn the entire time and not carried by hand. 

If you would like to use less weight, that's fine but you not be eligible for awards. 

Trekking poles are allowed.

Packet-Pickup/Check-In:
Packet pickup will be Friday, March 12, 2027 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia. Depending on the weather, we may be set up in parking lot. Packets will be available at the race site after 6:00 a.m. on race day. Race Day Headquarters will be located at the trailhead on Deer Park Road. We strongly encourage you to pick up on Friday if possible. All participants will be required to check in at Race Headquarters on race day by signing a sign-in sheet. Parking on race day is limited, and car pooling is greatly encouraged. Parking is available along both sides of Deer Park Road near the trailhead, and in a small lot off of Deer Park Road. Runners cannot park in the Start/finish area.

Post-Race:
Food will be available as runners finish. Have your bib number with you to receive a meal. Someone will mark your bib to indicate you've eaten once.

Transfer to Another Event::
Runners can sign into their RunSignUp account and transfer to a different event up until Thursday. For instructions, please see: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event

Please feel free to contact us if questions. If you decide to change your distance after the race starts, you will receive a DNF and not receive a finishing time.

Transfer to Another Runner:
Runners may transfer their entry to another runner (same event distance) starting on 3/1/27 and ending on 3/11/27 by signing into their account and will have 2 options: Transfer Registration as a Gift or Transfer for Refund.  If transferring for a refund, the transfer has to register and pay for the race before your refund is issued (minus original RunSignUp processing fees).

See https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner

Awards/Swag:
Entry to next year's race or 2027 Rock Bridge Revenge (25K or 50K) for Overall Male & Female in each race.

Each runner will receive a t-shirt (register by February 22 to be guaranteed the shirt you want), and upon finishing will receive a pair of Three Creeks Torrent Runs socks!

Hotels:
Visit the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau for local hotel listings. 

Closest hotels to race site:

• 7.3 miles - Town Place Suites by Marriott - 4400 Nocona Pkwy
• 7.3 miles - Tru by Hilton Columbia South - 4401 Nocona Pkwy
• 8.0 miles - Courtyard by Marriott - 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd
• 9.5 miles - Holiday Inn Express - 1402 Cinnamon Hill Ln
• 10.7 miles - Stoney Creek Hotel - 2601 S Providence Rd
• 11 miles - Hampton Inn - 1225 Fellow’s Pl
• 11.6 miles - Hampton Inn – 3410 Clark Ln