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The Bluffs Trail Runs

The Bluffs Trail Runs

Race Date

May 1, 2027

Location

Eminence, MO

The Experience

THE BLUFFS TRAIL RUNS                                                                          TRAIL MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | HALF MARATHON  | 15K | 10K | 5K

The trail running experience you don't want to miss. Located in the most beautiful state parks in Missouri Echo Bluffs State Park and Current River State Parks.  We offer something for the experienced trail runner to your first time running or hiking the trails.

TRAIL MARATHON follows the Half Marathon course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. You complete the Half Marathon Course x2.  TRAIL HALF MARATHON follows the 15k course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. Nail your next Trail Half Marathon or enjoy the journey with Missouri's most scenic Half Marathon. 15k is a beautiful courses taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. This 15k course give you the most spectacular areas of the parks with 360 degree views of the bluffs, single track trail, colorful vegetation, and the current river. 10K course offers stunning views of the rolling hills with fast enjoyable trails near the beautiful Lodges and cabins in Echo Bluffs State Park. 5K is a great distance to get your feet on the trails and enjoy nature by running or hiking. Little Bluffs 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run bring the kiddos, run with them for a 1 Mile Fun Fun. All kid's receive a medal, bib, and special gift.

We are a CUPLESS event. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel for your event.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 1, 2027

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Finisher T-Shirt or ECRS Cup

Start Location

Echo Bluffs State Park, Eminence, MO, 65466

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles9.3 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size7/15

~21 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty11/20

11% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 11 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 2:00:34

Weather2/10

typical high 71°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 74 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

74

Median time

3:22:28

Latest turnout

37

States

11

10%
25%
75%
90%
2:00p50 median ≈ 3:257:00

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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