Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run

***St. Louis Track Club members will automatically receive a $10 discount (use the same email address that you use for your member registration). Not a member? Click here to join. ***

St. Louis Track Club is excited to invite everyone to join the Corps of Discovery Trail Races, held on the Lewis & Clark Trails in the beautiful Weldon Spring Conservation Area on August 29, 2026.

Course Description:

The half-marathon course covers approximately 13.1 miles and begin from the Lewis & Clark trailhead in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area off Hwy 94 in Defiance, MO. Half marathon participants will first run the 8-mile Lewis Trail and then the 5-mile Clark Trail. The course will travel counter-clockwise and will not be closed to outside use. There will be markings along the course and a volunteer where the trails split.

The 5-mile distance will cover one loop of the Clark trail and the 8-mile option will cover one loop of the Lewis trail. The trail winds itself along the bluffs of the Missouri River down the hardwood-lined ridges and into the hollows so all participants will have something to enjoy.

All distances start at 8:00 a.m.

Half Marathon Course Map

8 mile Course Map

5 mile race Course Map

Sign up before August 15th to guarantee swag! All runners registered before this date will receive swag and a finisher's medal.

Thank you to our sponsor Tailwind Nutrition!

Race Day Details:

CUP FREE: This race is a CUP FREE event. This means that there will be NO paper cups at any of the aid stations. Please carry a water receptacle and fill up as needed with water and/or Tailwind, both of which will be available throughout the course.

PARKING: Parking is in the secondary lot at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Site (7295 RT-94, St. Charles, MO). Please follow the signs and park where guided so as to leave room on the main lot for other trail patrons.

PACKET PICK-UP: All racers can pick up their packets near the parking lot and race start line on race morning starting at 6:30 am.

CUT-OFF TIMES: The cutoff time is 12 p.m., or 4 hours. This is approximately an 18-minute pace per mile. The half marathon course brings runners to the Lewis and Clark trailhead at 8ish miles before heading out to do the final 5-mile loop on Clark. Runners must start their 5-mile loop by 10:30am.

DROP BAGS: We will have a drop bag collection area at the start/finish area. Please mark the bag with your name in case someone has the same one.

RACE START: All distances will start and finish at the Lewis and Clark trailhead. The 5 mile runners will start in quick waves starting at 8 AM and the Half Marathon and 8 milers will start in quick waves at 8:05AM. Since parking is across the roadway at the Weldon Spring site, we will have cones set up to warn drivers and give runners a safe way to be along the roadway. Be sure to pay close attention to the roadway and take caution as you cross.

AID STATIONS: 5 Mile: One manned aid station at mile 3 (water, electrolyte drink, and snacks), plus water and support at the finish line. 8 Mile: An unmanned water-only station around mile 4, and a manned aid station at mile 6.5 (water, electrolyte drink, and snacks). Half Marathon: Runners complete the Lewis loop first, with access to those same stations. They then pass through the start/finish area around mile 8.2 (fully stocked), followed by a final manned station near mile 12 (water, electrolyte drink, and snacks) before returning to the finish.

Babler Bongo 15K RUCK Ruck Option: Babler Bongo 15K RUCK! Ruckers will need to carry a backpack/rucksack/weighted vest that weighs at minimum 20 lbs (not counting water or food used in race). All ruck division finishers will receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K Rucking patch!*$5/race registration for the Ruck Division will be donated to DOGS for our BRAVE Babler Bongo 15K 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! RACE DAY REGISTRATION PROCRASTINATORS, we will be accepting onsite/race day registrations for Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK Race Day Registration - $110.00 - CASH ONLY SWAG ONLY if sizes are available FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATIONSSwag is not guaranteed for race day registrationsRace day/onsite registration will begin at 7:30AM on October 24, 2026*Included in your RACE DAY REGISTRATION- Custom Finisher Medal/Custom Finisher Rucking Patch- Grab & Go Post-Race Snack and Beverage. INTRO The 3rd Annual Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is the first foot race to be hosted at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial Park, Wildwood, MO on October 24, 2026, to kick off fall racing season! This race is presented by Terrain Trail Runners.Visit the race website for more details!*RACE IS CAPPED AT 75 RUNNERS. We will reserve spots for race day registrations. LOCATION Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park , 800 Guy Park Drive,

Wildwood, MO 63005Race Start/Finish - Guy Park Trailhead @ Henry Babler Enclosed ShelterDirection Coordinates:38.623258, -90.698833 COURSE DESCRIPTION Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK will start/finish at the Guy Park trailhead @ Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter in Babler State Park. The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a loop course connecting Dogwood, Woodbine, Hawthorn and Equestrian trails at Babler State Park.Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a great introduction to trail racing for beginners as well as a challenge for the more experienced trail runners!Course Distance - 15K with approximately 1,350 feet of elevation gain. START TIME & TIME LIMIT Saturday, October 24, 2026Start Time: 8:30AMCheck In and Packet Pick Up: 7:30AM - 8:15AM @ Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter at Guy Park TrailheadCutoff time - 3.50 HoursYou can hike that Sh$t!​Other cut-off times to note that will be strictly enforced are as follows:All runners must be checked OUT of the out/back loop at 7-ish Miles

prior to 11:15 AM on their way back to the start/finish.Out/Back Loop Cut-Off - 2.45 Hours Volunteers will be stationed at the Out/Back Loop​Please note if a runner is unable to make the above listed cut-off times at the they will not be allowed to continue on the course 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 AID STATIONS: There will be ONE aid station/water drop on course at approx. 4.5 Miles on the loop. The aid station/water drop will be unmanned and ONLY have water. 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. THIS IS A CUP-FREE EVENT PLEASE NOTE: Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a CUP-FREE event. Which means there won't be any paper and/or plastic cups at the race. We won't be making any exceptions to this rule!BRING YOUR OWN MUG AND CARRY A HANDLED DURING THE RACE IF YOU

NEED WATER! SWAG and AWARDS Included In Your Online Race Registration: - Custom blended fabric, lifestyle t-shirt. Unisex Sizes.DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED SWAG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IS October 4, 2026All online registrations made past the swag order deadline will receive an alternative swag! - All 15K Trail Race finishers will receive a custom medal and all 15K RUCK finishers will receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K RUCKing Patch - Overall awards for top male, female & non-binary performers ONLY for Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race and Babler Bongo 15K RUCK. A $50 credit towards anyone of the Terrain Trail Runners races! **$50 Credit Valid from October 24, 2026 - October 24, 2027. POST RACE Join us for some Grab & Go snacks and beverages at the start/finish in the park and cheer on your fellow Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK runners. Post snacks and Beverages are for RUNNERS and VOLUNTEERS Only SUSTAINABILITY READ ABOUT OUR SUSTAINABILTY 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 coffee and snacks.*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. Event's current local time: 3:53 AM CT

Come join us and race under the moonlight at the 15th annual Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk. This unique race starts at 9pm so you can enjoy the cooler weather and experience the thrill of running at night! The Ballwin Moonlight Howl 5K run/walk encourages and welcomes all ages and fitness levels.

For more information including course maps, schedule of events, race options, volunteer signup, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/moonlight-howl-run