2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon
Innsbrook Half Marathon runs through Missouri's fall color on a scenic, challenging mix of pavement and gravel.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Wright City, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Wright City, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
Each fall, the Innsbrook Half Marathon welcomes roughly 170 runners to the Innsbrook Resort, about an hour from St. Louis. Runners arrive from 11 states, and nearly a quarter return year after year—a testament to the event's quiet appeal. Now in its fifth edition, this small but spirited race offers a genuine taste of the Missouri countryside at peak color.
The course is a certified 13.1 miles of pavement and smooth gravel roads, winding through the resort's wooded landscape. The terrain is undeniably challenging, but the vibrant fall foliage and the promise of a unique finish keep legs moving. With a cap of 500 runners, the field stays intimate and uncrowded.
At the finish line, runners are greeted with a custom finisher medal, a premium long-sleeved shirt, a catered to-go lunch, live music, and cold beer. It's a low-key celebration that feels more like a community gathering than a race. For those seeking an authentic, off-the-radar half-marathon experience, Innsbrook delivers.
Race-provided description
The Innsbrook Half & 10k returns for 2026. Run on one of the most scenic, beautiful and challenging courses in the Midwest during the peak of fall color in Missouri! Hosted by Big River Race Management at the beautiful Innsbrook Resort. Located just one hour from St. Louis, runners and walkers will be treated to 13.1 or 6.2 miles on a mix of pavement and smooth gravel roads. A certified course, custom finisher medal, premium long-sleeved giveaway, a catered to-go lunch, live music and cold beer wait at the finish - you are not going to want to miss this event! The Innsbrook Half Marathon & 10k will be capped at 500 runners ensuring small start waves and ideal course density. The event will sell out in 2026, so don't wait, sign up today!
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Forest
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout675 years running
~170 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 11 states
winner 0:38:29
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon?
The 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where does the 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Wright City, Missouri.
What distances does the 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Innsbrook Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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