Frisco Railroad Run

Frisco Railroad Run

This is a mostly flat and scenic USATF-certified out-and-back rail-to-trail course (fine-crushed hard-packed gravel) on the historic Frisco Highline Trail. Please note the maps shown are the certified distances so the labels show one-half of your race on the official title, it is an out-and-back.

Course Details:

• 50 Mile Ultramarathon - Willard to Hwy U (Mile 25, near Bolivar, MO) and back
• 50K Ultramarathon - Willard to historic Graydon Springs (Mile 15.5) and back.
• Marathon - Willard to Ridgerunners Rest Stop (Mile 13.1) and back
• Half Marathon - Willard to near N Farm Road 65 (Mile 6.55) and back
• 8K - Willard to Cotner's Corner and back

NO DOGS OR STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE!

Optional Early Start for 50-Mile and 50K: Participants who do not think they can finish in 12 hours have the option to start at 4am instead of the regular 6am start time. Email [email protected] if you plan to take this option. Aid stations will not be setup until 6am. If you choose the 4am start time, you will not be eligible for awards.

Drop Bags: Available for 50K and 50 Mile runners. Drop bags for 50K go to Aid Station Foxtrot (mile 15.5). Drop bags for 50 Mile go to Aid Station Hotel (mile 25). Bags must be clearly labeled with bib number and distance and placed in Willard Middle School's lobby on race morning.

Gear Check: Available at Willard Middle School's lobby on race morning. Bags will be moved to the finish line after races start.

Age Restrictions: Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile: 18+ years old. Half Marathon: 13+ years old.

Inclement Weather: Race held in rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sunshine. Delayed for lightning, rarely canceled.

Parking: Ample parking in the middle school parking lot.

Start/Finish Line: Located in the middle school parking lot.

Aid Stations: Located at miles 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 13, 15.5, 20, 25. Stations will have water, electrolyte drink, soda, gels, and fruit. Some stations may have extra goodies.

Shirt Guarantee: Sign up by April 12th, 2025, to ensure a shirt and size.

Hotel Discounts: Available for racers. Visit https://www.friscorailroadrun.com/lodging for details.

Start Times:

• 50 Miles: 6:00 AM
• 50K: 6:00 AM
• Marathon: 7:00 AM
• 1/2 Marathon: 7:30 AM
• 8K: 7:45 AM