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Rock Bridge Revenge

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202650km
Kris Krug · flickr (CC BY-SA)
Race date in 8 days
Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Columbia · 50km
Entry fee
$75Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, October 11, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Rock Bridge Revenge race photo
Kris Krug · flickr (CC BY-SA)
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rock Bridge Revenge — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This 100% singletrack trail race takes place in Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, Missouri.

It is based on a 25K loop linking Devil’s Icebox and the Gans Creek Wild Area, with the 50K completing two laps.

Limited to 175 runners across all distances, it is an intimate event and a technical course worthy of its “Revenge” name.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Rock Bridge Revenge runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Eric BuckleyFinish time 5:08
“The diffuse light gives it all a deep green glow.”

At Rock Bridge Revenge 50km, torrential rain on lap two turned the trails to mud. The runner kept passing others late on and recovered from a fall to place third in 5 hours 8 minutes.

Read the original on never2old4school

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Hamilton Run Company · Full recap

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Rock Bridge Revenge — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Rock Bridge Revenge course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit8h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra07:008h
Other25km08:008h
START

Rock Bridge State Park, Billy Gilbert Shelter, 5575 S Highway 163, Columbia, MO

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

5575 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO

Finish · Google Maps

Events are 50K and 25K. The start is at Columbia, MO at 7 a.m. local time.

Field size
175 participants across all events
Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (59°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Since it is a cupless competition, you must bring your own cup.

Participant benefits

Restrooms

Aid stations

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Rock Bridge Revenge race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Friday 15:00~18:00 Tryathletics(1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia)

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRace HQ at Billy Gilbert Shelter, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 5901 S Hwy 163, Columbia, MO — no public…
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Billy Gilbert Shelter, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
  • IC cardColumbia, Missouri has a local transit system (GoCOMO) with cash/day-pass fares, but Rock Bridge Memorial…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race HQ at Billy Gilbert Shelter, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 5901 S Hwy 163, Columbia, MO — no public transit

50K starts 7:00 AM, 25K starts 8:00 AM at the Billy Gilbert Shelter on Hwy 163. Packet pickup Friday 3-6 PM at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia (separate from race-day HQ). Course crosses Hwy 163 between two trail loops — no formal road closure mentioned.

Per official race organizer page (Columbia Track Club) and Missouri State Parks listing. State park venue, no public transit; field capped at 150 runners.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Billy Gilbert Shelter, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Race finishes back at the Billy Gilbert Shelter.

Map

IC card

Columbia, Missouri has a local transit system (GoCOMO) with cash/day-pass fares, but Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, the race venue, is car-access and not practically served by city bus routes. Visitors should plan on a rental car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The course is 100% singletrack trail.

After following the Devil's Ice Box trail section, it crosses Highway 163 and continues through the Gans Creek Wild Area before returning on a loop course.

The 50K completes this 25K course twice.

The time limit is 8 hours, and total participation is capped at 175 runners across all distances.

BIB pickup is available two days before the race, on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Tryathletics in downtown Columbia (1605 Chapel Hill Rd).

Race headquarters will be at Billy Gilbert Shelter in the upper parking lot of Rock Bridge State Park.

Times are local to Columbia. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Columbia Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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Columbia Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Hotels near the Rock Bridge Revenge start line in Columbia

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Columbia Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Columbia Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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What to see in Columbia after the race

Seeing Columbia with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Columbia.

Total cost and budget for Rock Bridge Revenge

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Rock Bridge Revenge

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Columbia runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Rock Bridge Revenge

FAQ
When does Rock Bridge Revenge 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Columbia, MO, United States.

How much is the Rock Bridge Revenge 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $75.

What is the time limit for Rock Bridge Revenge 2026?

8h.

What distances does Rock Bridge Revenge 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Rock Bridge Revenge 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Rock Bridge Revenge 2026 start?

Rock Bridge State Park, Billy Gilbert Shelter, 5575 S Highway 163, Columbia, MO.

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