Wildwood Trail Marathon

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

We will be accepting onsite/race day registrations for the 2026 edition of the Wildwood Trail Marathons Race Day/onsite registration for ALL distances will begin at 6AM - 8:30AM on December 5, 2026. Race Day Registration for Marathon Distance $180.00 - *CASH ONLY* Race Day Registration for 1/2 Marathon Distance $150.00 - *CASH ONLY* *Included in your RACE DAY REGISTRATION for the Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Distances: - Custom Finisher Medal - Post-Race Grub and Beverage. PLEASE NOTE: **SWAG ONLY if sizes are available FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS Marathon & 1/2 Marathon** ~ Swag is not guaranteed for race day registrations ~ Race Day Registration for 10K Distance $65.00 - *CASH ONLY* *Included in your RACE DAY REGISTRATION for the 10K Distance: - Custom Finisher Medal

Wildwood Trail Marathon is now part of the Trail Mix Fund!

In an effort to improve diversity in trail racing and remove a potential barrier for the under-served and under-represented, the Trail Mix Fund pays the race registration fee for runners who cannot afford it or aren’t sure they belong in the sport. We also believe that there are more BIPOC & LGBTQ+ people who would like to race and would enjoy being part of the community but aren’t comfortable taking that step of signing up to race. Waiving the registration fee alone won’t solve this problem, but maybe it can help some. Terrain Trail Runners-STL's partnership with the Trail Mix Fund began in December 2025, and we hope you'll consider donating or applying!

INTRO

10th YEAR RUNNING ANNIVERSARY - 2026 Edition of the Wildwood Trail Marathon is hosted by Terrain Trail Runners and will offer the 10k, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon Distances Wildwood Trail Marathon are a great wrap up to any runners racing season whether you run road or trail, novice or experienced the course will not disappoint. There will be miles and miles of great running through some of the beautiful trails in West County, St. Louis, Mo.

This Is a Cup-Free Event

PLEASE NOTE: WILDWOOD TRAIL MARATHON IS A CUP-FREE EVENT, which means there won't be any paper cups at aid stations, and there won't be any paper or plastic cups at our finish-lines. We won't be making any exceptions to this rule, so bring your own drinking receptacle come race-weekend. Reusable-Collapsible Cup by UltrAspire will be available for purchase at packet pick race weekend for $5 - CASH ONLY Please help us keep our races eco-friendly, minimize the trash in the landfills and our trails clean. Together we can make a difference!

LOCATION

LaSalle Springs Middle School 3300 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO 63038 Start/finish at LaSalle Springs Middle School

MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Wildwood Trail Marathon starts on the asphalt Hamilton-Carr Trail which takes runners to the chat surfaced Al Foster Memorial Trail. The Al Foster Memorial Trail will take marathoners to the Bluff View Trail, where they will climb to the bluff that gives the trail its name! After leaving the first aid station on the course, runners will proceed back down the Bluff View Trail and spend a number of gorgeous miles doing the entire Rock Hollow Trail. Racers will then leave the Rock Hollow Trail and run the entire length of the Al Foster Memorial Trail to the Sherman Beach Trailhead. From Sherman Beach, runners will take a connector trail to the Cedar Bluff Trail and return to Sherman Beach on the Stinging Nettle Trail. Once reaching Sherman Beach for the last time, competitors will travel on the Al Foster Memorial Trail and Hamilton-Carr Trail to the finish of the Marathon at LaSalle Spring Middle School. The course is a combination of approximately 2 miles of paved greenway trail, gravel, dirt and 90 percent single track with enough rocks and roots to keep you present with approximate ELEVATION GAIN of 1700ft! PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TRAIL MARATHON AND NOT YOUR ROAD 26.2 SO YOU WILL BE RUNNING 26.2-ISH MILES. No Wimps, No Whining! Visit race website for Course Map.

1/2 MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Wildwood Trail 1/2 Marathon starts on the asphalt Hamilton-Carr Trail which takes runners to the chat surfaced Al Foster Memorial Trail. The Al Foster Memorial Trail will take marathoners to the Rock Hollow Connector, where they will spend a number of gorgeous miles running Rock Hollow West and East Trails (running the entire length of Rock Hollow Trail). Racers will then leave the Rock Hollow Trail and run the entire length of the Al Foster Memorial Trail to the Sherman Beach Trailhead. Upon checking in with the aid station at Sherman Beach, competitors will travel on the Al Foster Memorial Trail and Hamilton-Carr Trail to the finish of the 1/2 Marathon at LaSalle Spring Middle School. The course is a combination of approximately 2 miles of paved greenway trail, gravel, dirt and 90 percent single track with enough rocks and roots to keep you present with approximate ELEVATION GAIN of 750ft! PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TRAIL 1/2 MARATHON AND NOT YOUR ROAD 13.1 SO YOU WILL BE RUNNING 13.1-ISH MILES. No Wimps, No Whining! Visit race website for Course Map.

*NEW* TENKAY COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Wildwood Trail F.L.A.T. Out Tenkay begins on the paved Hamilton–Carr Trail, which leads runners to the chat‑surfaced Al Foster Memorial Trail. Once on the Al Foster Memorial Trail, 10K runners continue straight on the crushed‑gravel path, following the Mighty Meramec River to the Sherman Beach Trailhead. After checking in with the aid station at Sherman Beach, runners return along the Al Foster Memorial Trail and Hamilton–Carr Trail to finish the 10K at LaSalle Springs Middle School. The course is an out‑and‑back route, combining paved and crushed‑gravel surfaces—approximately 3 miles out and 3 miles back. This design makes the course ideal for both runners chasing a fast 10K PR and beginners or kids looking for a friendly, approachable introduction to trail running. The route offers a scenic trail experience without technical terrain, rocks, or roots to navigate. Visit race website for Course Map.

START TIME & TIME LIMIT

WILDWOOD TRAIL MARATHON - Start time is 7:00 AM - Hard Cut-off - 8 Hours * All runners must pass the last aid station at the Sherman Beach trailhead on the trip back (approx. 3.5 miles to the finish) prior to 2:00 PM. WILDWOOD TRAIL 1/2 MARATHON - Start time is 9:00 AM - Hard Cut-off - 6 Hours * All runners must pass the last aid station at the Sherman Beach trailhead on the trip back (approx. 3.5 miles to the finish) prior to 2:00 PM. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the last aid station BEFORE the cut-off time on their way back to the start/finish. WILDWOOD TRAIL F.L.A.T Out Tenkay - Start time is 9:00 AM - Hard Cut-off - 6 Hours * All runners must pass the last aid station at the Sherman Beach trailhead on the trip back (approx. 3.5 miles to the finish) prior to 2:00 PM. All cut-off times will be strictly enforced. Runners must be checked OUT of the last aid station BEFORE the cut-off time on their way back to the start/finish. PACKET PICKUP will be held on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, at LaSalle Springs Middle School *Specific times and other details will be emailed to all registered participants on Nov 30, 2026, after online race registration closes on Nov 29 @11:50 PM*

AID STATIONS

MARATHON RUNNERS: 3 manned aid stations fully-stocked with water, Hammer Heed electrolyte drink, assorted flavors of Hammer gels and 'fruit ONLY at Sherman Beach aid station', first aid and enthusiastic volunteers! This is a CUP FREE event so be sure to run with a handheld or hydration vest and carry a collapsible cup with you for water and electrolyte drink. Approximate distance between aid stations is 5.5 miles with no distance greater than approximately 7.5 miles between aid stations. Restrooms will be at start/finish and the turn around at the Sherman Beach trailhead/aid station. 1/2 MARATON RUNNERS: 2 manned aid stations fully-stocked with water, Hammer Heed electrolyte drink, assorted flavors of Hammer gels and 'fruit ONLY at Sherman Beach aid station', first aid and enthusiastic volunteers! This is a CUP FREE event so be sure to run with a handheld or hydration vest and carry a collapsible cup with you for water and electrolyte drink. Approximate distance between aid stations is 5.5 miles with no distance greater than approximately 7.5 miles between aid stations. 10K RUNNERS: 1 manned aid stations fully-stocked with water, Hammer Heed electrolyte drink, assorted flavors of Hammer gels and fruit at Sherman Beach aid station. **Restrooms will be at start/finish ONLY**

REFUND AND GENERAL RACE POLICIES

Race refund policy and other general policies can be reviewed HERE *Please Review ALL Race Policies Before Signing Up for the Race*

AWARDS/SWAG

DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED SWAG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION: September 27, 2026 All online registrations completed after this date will receive an alternative swag item. 1/2 Marathon & Marathon Distances Included with your registration: Custom long‑sleeve technical running shirt by Headsweats (gender‑specific sizing), custom finisher medal and catered post‑race lunch. Awards: Awards will be given only to the top male, female, and non‑binary finishers in both the 1/2 Marathon and Marathon distances. 10K Distance Included with your registration: Custom finisher medal Optional Add‑Ons: Swag & Post‑race lunch ~ These can be added during the 10K registration process ~ No awards are offered for the 10K distance. This helps keep registration fees affordable—10K swag and post‑race lunch remain optional add‑ons, with no price increases.

POST RACE

Post Race Grub is for Runners ONLY, food will be catered by Bolyard's Meat & Provisions. Join us for some delicious post race grub and cheer on your fellow Wildwood Trail Marathons racers!

SUSTAINABILITY

READ ABOUT OUR SUSATINABILTY PLEDGE HERE PLEASE NOTE: All our races are CUP-FREE and please bring your own MESS KIT with a plate and spork for post-race food. *We will not have any paper or plastic cups, plates and/or utensils at our events to help us reduce the waste from our races as part of our Zero Waste pledge.