Welcome to the inaugural Midwest Ultra Trail Classic, a true single-track trail running experience held at Knob Noster State Park in Knob Noster, Missouri. Whether you're looking to tackle your first trail race or your next ultramarathon, the Midwest Ultra Trail Classic offers a distance for every runner. Participants can choose from 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K distances, all taking place on the scenic and challenging Opossum Hollow Trail. The course consists of a 10K loop featuring technical single-track terrain from start to finish. Expect winding forest trails, rolling hills, roots, rocks, creek crossings, and approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop. Each additional distance simply adds another loop, allowing runners to enjoy the same fully supported course throughout the day. All runners will start together and return to the Start/Finish area every 10K, where they will have access to a fully stocked aid station, personal coolers, and any gear they choose to keep at the start area. No drop bags are necessary. Distances 10K (1 Loop) 20K (2 Loops) 30K (3 Loops) 40K (4 Loops) 50K (5 Loops) - 9 Hour Cutoff Event Highlights: Technical single-track trail the entire course Approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop Fully stocked aid station at Start/Finish Aid station access every 10K Crew access permitted at the Start/Finish area only No crew access on course Finisher medal for all participants Race shirt included with registration Professionally timed event No pacers allowed Join us this November and experience one of Missouri's premier trail-running venues. Choose your distance, challenge yourself on the trails, and become part of the inaugural Midwest Ultra Trail Classic. One Trail. Five Distances. Endless Challenge.
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:00
$45.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 20K
Type — Running
07:00
$50.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
07:00
$55.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 40K
Type — Running
07:00
$60.00
Nov 21, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Knob Noster.
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Knob Noster is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2020 census. It is located adjacent to and closely associated with Whiteman Air Force Base. Knob Noster State Park is nearby.
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