Name: Big River Unpaved
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Saint Louis

About the Event

Have you considered getting into trail running or hiking, but haven't know where to start, or were apprehensive about venturing out onto the trails alone? Big River Unpaved is a FREE, fun, friendly, and first-class training program for runners and walkers of all abilities. This program is geared for people new to hiking or trail running, looking for a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere in which to venture out into the outdoors. Our trail excursions will be supported by guides who will help you “stay found” and share knowledge about trail etiquette and technique. Our trail excursions will help make hitting the trails more comfortable and accessible by providing comradery and education in a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere.

This program is FREE! So get ready to lace up your trail shoes and get outside!

Details:

Weekly trail excursions on Sunday mornings at various locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. (Some of these trails will be a 30+ minute drive from the city and mid-county. The location schedule will be shared with registered participants.) The spring season also includes Thursday evening trail outings.
Weekly email newsletter to keep you informed
Beginner-friendly
Experienced Trail Guides to share motivation and advice (and help you “stay found”)
Age requirements - For safety reasons we can't accommodate unaccompanied minors. Those under 18 must be accompanied by (running/hiking with) their guardian for the duration of any trail excursion
Hiking Pace - Our Hike Guides will generally maintain a pace faster than 2.5mph or 24:00/mile. Participants desiring to hike slower are welcome to attend but may be hiking without Guide support.
Ruckers welcome!

For more information, visit https://www.bigriverrunning.com/run/unpaved/

Races Offered

Big River Unpaved

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Big River Unpaved

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Saint Louis.

thermostat Temperature

8.8° / 20.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.3° / 16.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:23

nightlight Sunset

19:37

About Saint Louis

Learn more about the host city, Saint Louis.

St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern edge of Missouri, United States. It lies near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while its metropolitan area, which extends into Illinois, had an estimated population of over 2.8 million. It is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the second-largest in Illinois. The city's combined statistical area is the 20th-largest in the United States.