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The Bluffs Trail Runs

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 1, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
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Race date in 204 days
May 1, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Eminence · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$115Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, April 30, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
The Bluffs Trail Runs race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Bluffs Trail Runs — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Held at Ecobluffs and Current River State Parks in Missouri.

Events include trail full marathon and half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, accommodating all levels from new trail runners to experienced ultrarunners.

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.

The Bluffs Trail Runs 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.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

The Bluffs Trail Runs | Eminence, Mo | Echo Bluffs State Park

Elevation Culture Race Series

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Bluffs Trail Runs — 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.

Marathon

Entry cost $115

Trail Marathon · until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

Trail Half Marathon · until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail

Entry cost $65

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10k

Entry cost $55

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 10k (Youth Under 19) · 5K

10k (Youth Under 19)

Entry cost $45

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Bluffs Trail Runs course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
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All events close at 13:00 CDT

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Echo Bluffs State Park, Eminence, MO

Start · Google Maps

Events include Trail Marathon, Trail Half Marathon, 15k, 10k, and others (8 divisions total).

The start is at Echo Bluffs State Park, Eminence, MO at 7 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Bluffs Trail Runs race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startEcho Bluffs State Park, Bluff Top Pavilion, 34489 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, MO 65466. No public transit —…
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Bluff Top Pavilion, Echo Bluffs State Park.
  • IC cardNo transit card system exists for Eminence, Missouri; The Bluffs Trail Runs takes place in the remote Ozark…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Echo Bluffs State Park, Bluff Top Pavilion, 34489 Echo Bluff Drive, Eminence, MO 65466. No public transit — remote Ozarks state park, car access only.

Confirmed via the official runsignup race page provided in the task.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Bluff Top Pavilion, Echo Bluffs State Park.

No separate finish venue mentioned.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle, parking, or road-closure information provided on the official page

IC card

No transit card system exists for Eminence, Missouri; The Bluffs Trail Runs takes place in the remote Ozark National Scenic Riverways area, accessible only by personal or rental vehicle. There is no public transit serving this rural region at all.

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.

Eminence in May — an average of 19°C, ideal temperatures for chasing a personal best.

Your body temperature drops quickly while you wait in the start area, so wear a disposable outer layer and take it off just before the start.

Public transit does not reach the venue.

The only practical options are a personal vehicle or a rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Full marathon is where the race really begins after 30 km.

It is better for your second half to pass the halfway point 5–10 seconds slower than your target pace,

and you should start taking gels early, before you feel hungry.

The 07:00 start is early.

Counting backward from when you need to wake up, eat breakfast, and travel, it is more convenient to stay near start line the night before.

Registration closes on 30 April 2027.

Times are local to Eminence. 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.

Hotels near the The Bluffs Trail Runs start line in Eminence

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Tiny Cabin with Fire Pit & Covered Porch Retreat in Salem, Missouri

Accommodation · 3.4km

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Eminence with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for The Bluffs Trail Runs

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Bluffs Trail Runs

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Eminence runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Bluffs Trail Runs

FAQ
When does The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 1, 2027 in Eminence, MO, United States.

How much is the The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What is the time limit for The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027?

All events close at 13:00 CDT.

What distances does The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Bluffs Trail Runs 2027 start?

Echo Bluffs State Park, Eminence, MO.

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