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The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 21, 202650km · 10km
mostateparks · Public domain
Race date in 45 days
Nov 21, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Knob Noster · 50km · 10km
Entry fee
$60Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, July 23, 2026 ~ Sat, November 21, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

An ultra trail race debuting at Nobnooster State Park in Missouri.

The entire course is singletrack.

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 Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $60

50K Run · until Nov 22, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $40

10K Run · until Nov 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

20K Run

Entry cost $45

until Nov 22, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

30K Run

Entry cost $50

until Nov 22, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 40K Run

40K Run

Entry cost $55

until Nov 22, 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 Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 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
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:009h
10K10km07:00—
20K Run40km08:00—
Other20km08:00—
Other30km08:00—
Other40km08:00—
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

873 SE 10, Knob Noster, MO

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Events consist of 10K Run, 20K Run, 30K Run, 40K Run, and 50K Run.

Start is at 873 SE 10, Knob Noster, MO at 8:00 AM local time.

Course is a loop course starting and ending at the same point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 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

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None (no public transit)

Start/finish at Knob Noster State Park, 873 SE 10, Knob Noster, MO 65336.

Rural state park;

no public transit access.

Official site confirms address, that all distances start together at 8:00 AM CST, and that crew access is permitted only at Start/Finish.

Getting to the finish

None (no public transit)

All distances (10K-50K) loop back to the same Start/Finish area at the park every 10K.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system for this rural Missouri venue near Knob Noster, outside the Kansas City and Columbia transit areas;

there is no relevant public transit network.

This is a car-access ultra event, with cash or card accepted for any local fuel or store purchases.

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.

Knob Noster in November — chilly with an average of 6°C.

Your fingertips and ears will get cold first, so bring gloves and a beanie, and wear several thin layers on your body so you can take them off while running.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic means of access are private cars and rental cars.

Applications are processed through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are divided not by speed but by supply and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks before the race, and if there are night sections, prepare extra headlamp batteries.

Departure is at 08:00. Applications are accepted until November 21, 2026.

Times are local to Knob Noster. 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.

Time for you, before and after the finish

5 experiences

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

Kansas City Half-Day Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings & Secret Dish

$120

View on Klook

Kansas City｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Kansas City International Airport

$181

View on Klook

Escape Lounge Service at Kansas City International Airport

$55

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Knob Noster with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Knob Noster.

Total cost and budget for The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Knob Noster runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic

FAQ
When does The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 21, 2026 in Knob Noster, MO, United States.

How much is the The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $60.

What distances does The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 offer?

10K · Ultra.

What time does The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 start?

873 SE 10, Knob Noster, MO.

When does registration for The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic 2026 open?

Registration runs from Thu, July 23, 2026 to Sat, November 21, 2026.

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