2026 Wolf Creek Trail Run

The 2026 Wolf Creek Trail Run, the 13th Annual event, will take place on April 4, 2026, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The race will be held on the Wolf Creek Trail system, with the trailhead located 0.60 mile north of the Highway Patrol Station, off Forestry Road 3107. The event is expected to have partly cloudy to sunny conditions, with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 65°F. Participants can expect a scenic and challenging trail run through the natural beauty of the Wolf Creek area, with options for runners and walkers of all abilities.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon starting at 8:00 AM
• →6K Run starting at 9:30 AM
• →1.7 Mile Walk - "WTF" (Walk The Forest) starting at 9:30 AM

How much does registration cost?

• →6K & 1.7 Mile Walk: $35
• →Half Marathon: $40
• →Day-of Registration: Add $5 to each distance

What is the deadline for registration?

• →Registration deadline is Friday, April 3 at 11:59 PM CT

What is the t-shirt guarantee?

• →T-shirt guarantee requires registration by March 30th and response with shirt size (Men's & Women's sizes available)

What is included in registration?

• →T-shirt for all participants
• →Medals for top two runners in each age division (6K male & female)
• →Top male & female half marathon runners
• →Each half marathon finisher receives a medal

What are the age groups for the event?

• →Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-35, 36-50, 51+

What is the course time limit for each event?

• →Half Marathon: Must complete within 3 hours 15 minutes
• →6K: Must complete within 1 hour

Where are the water stations located?

• →North Wolf Creek Road cross over (Oak Ridge Trail)
• →South Wolf Creek Road cross over (Wolf Creek Trail)
• →Possibly at intersection of Wolf Creek Trail and Crooked Branch Trail

Where can participants pick up their bibs and shirts?

• →Bib & Shirt Pickup: North trailhead prior to race start

Is there a refund policy?

• →No Refunds

What is the purpose of the event?

• →The event is organized by the PB Kiwanis Club & US Forest Service to raise money for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park

Is the event rain or shine?

• →Yes, the event is rain or shine

Are course maps available?

• →2026 maps are available on the event page (pictures) and website
• →Full trail system map: Wolf Creek Trail ↗