The Midwest Ultra Trail Classic
About the race
Welcome to the inaugural Midwest Ultra Trail Classic, a true single-track trail running experience held at Knob Noster State Park in Knob Noster, Missouri.
The race offers 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K distances, all on the scenic and challenging Opossum Hollow Trail. Whether you are running your first trail race or your next ultramarathon, there is a distance for every runner.
The course is a 10K loop of technical single-track from start to finish. Expect winding forest trails, rolling hills, roots, rocks, creek crossings, and approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop. Each additional distance adds another loop on the same fully supported course.
Aid and drop-off at Start/Finish
All runners start together and return to the Start/Finish area every 10K. There you will find a fully stocked aid station, personal coolers, and space for any gear you choose to keep at the start area.
No drop bags are necessary.
Courses & distances
10K Run
Distance: 10K
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM
20K Run
Distance: 20K
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM
30K Run
Distance: 30K
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM
40K Run
Distance: 40K
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM
50K Run
Distance: 50K
Starts: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 AM
The course
Distances and highlights
Distances
- 10K (1 loop)
- 20K (2 loops)
- 30K (3 loops)
- 40K (4 loops)
- 50K (5 loops), 9 hour cutoff
Event highlights
- Technical single-track trail the entire course
- Approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop
- Fully stocked aid station at Start/Finish
- Aid station access every 10K
- Crew access permitted at the Start/Finish area only
- No crew access on course
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Race shirt included with registration
- Professionally timed event
- No pacers allowed
Location
City insight: Knob Noster
Knob Noster is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, located adjacent to and closely associated with Whiteman Air Force Base, and Knob Noster State Park is nearby. The region has hot, humid summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.