MIGHTY MISSouri Relay - Katy Trail

35 MILE RELAY, ½ MARATHON, 10K & 5K

Share an epic running adventure.

Running is best with friends! Let’s make a party out of it! Gather your finest together and let’s spend the day on a running road trip adventure! Can’t escape for the day? Don’t worry, we have an out and back course for you to tackle solo

Join us for the the Mighty Missouri Relay experience.

End of Sept/Early Oct. 2025
All events start at 8 am
Flat Branch Park, Columbia MO


Get ready for something new this year at the Mighty Missouri Relay! We are taking a break from the hardcore rural running plan and refocusing on the fun. The previous race course was designed to challenge you physically and mentally with some of the toughest rural roads in the county. This year we are all about the shared experience and having the most fun you can have on a run! Have you experienced the Pedaler’s Jamboree bicycle/music festival? The event is a ride from Columbia to Boonville on the MKT and Katy Trail. We are using that foundation for the Mighty Missouri Relay this year. 33 miles of flat rails-to-trails wonder from Flat Branch Park in Columbia to Boonville! The route is broken into 8 sections. The shortest route is 2 miles and the longest is 7.4 miles. Relay team size ranges from 2 members to 8 members. Or if you are crazy enough… run it solo! There will be music and festivities waiting for you in various stations (Rocheport, Franklin, etc) along the route. All team members will reunite at the finish line in Boonville for the finishing party! Spend the evening in Boonville for dinner, drinks and fun (see overnight accommodations).

Not up for a relay event but want to get join the Mighty Missouri? We have out and back options from Flat Branch Park for those who are just able to head out for the morning. These will be on the MKT trail and connecting trails and will be completely off the roads and sidewalks. This could be a good event to knock out a new PR!

5k, 10k and Half Marathon routes await! There will be a post run party at Flat Branch Park!

We have something for just about everybody next year at the Mighty Missouri Relay. Well, maybe not for those who want to challenge themselves on the classic hardcore route. Who knows, perhaps we will bring the classic crazy route back again someday….

There will not be finisher medals or age groups for this event. We feel that everyone is challenging themselves to the best of their ability and really we are out to have a good time at the end of the day. Relay members will have a group slap stick bracelet that they will pass along to each active runner throughout the route. Anyone on the team can run any and as many of the routes that they want. We don’t want to say there are no rules for this event but please stay save while having a great day with your running friends!

At the conclusion of the run, everyone will be rewarded with music, a free drink, a finisher medal, and well earned satisfaction for finishing the Mighty Missouri Relay!

All participants will be chip timed so you can track your individual results and work towards your personal goals! However, it doesn’t matter if you run fast or slow, you are are all winners at this event!

COURSE MAPS

  • 33.5 mile Route Map - Let’s share a running adventure on the MKT & Katy Trail! Columbia to Boonville!

  • ½ Marathon Route Map - COMING SOON - Out and back on the MKT (with a new surprise trail TBA)

  • 10k Route Map - Out and back on the MKT and the 3M Wetlands Trail

  • 5k Route Map - Out and back on the MKT

Event Perks:

  • MMR shirt (quality long sleeve)

  • Finisher medal, donut socks, free post-run drink.

  • Chipped timing results

  • Bragging rights for participating and high fives at the finish line.

Free shirt to all participants!

Help us order the right number of shirts and the right sizes! Please register early! This helps us with all the planning and expenses.

Mid-Missouri’s ultimate team running experience.

Share the rural relay adventure! Sign up today as a team and give your friends something to look forward to achieving together! Looking for an individual challenge? Let’s see what you are made of!

MMR #1 - Here we go! Heading out from Flat Branch Park, you will head down the MKT Trail and turn onto the County House Trail. Team meet up at the shelter! Click here for Relay Station #1 location

MMR #2 - Head back on the County House Trail to the MKT Trail. Head down the trail for the group meet up at the Jax Dix Station at the Scott Blvd trail access! Click here for Relay Station #2 location

MMR #3 - Head down the MKT Trail to the Katy Trail. Take a left to McBaine and meet up with the team at the trailhead. Click here for Relay Station #3 location

MMR #4 - McBaine to the river access down the way from Katfish Katys. Click here for Relay Station #4 location

MMR #5 - Back to the Katy Trail and into the wonderful town of Rocheport. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL STRETCH! Meet up at the Reststop at the Katy Jailhouse - Food, drinks & live music here! Click here for Relay Station #5 location

MMR #6 - Rocheport to the Davisdale Conservation area - Click here for Relay Station #6 location

MMR #7 - Davisdale Conservation Area to the Katy Roundhouse in Franklin - Click here for Relay Station #7 location

MMR #8 - The Katy Roundhouse to the finish in Boonville at the Isle of Capri - Click here for Relay Station #8 location