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Endurance Racing in Missouri

Missouri's central location and diverse terrain make it a crossroads for Midwestern endurance sports. The state's two major cities — Kansas City and St. Louis — anchor robust running calendars with marathons, half marathons, and community races throughout the year. The Katy Trail, a 240-mile rail-trail along the Missouri River, is the longest developed rail-trail in the country and hosts cycling and running events. The Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri provide challenging trail running and mountain biking terrain with technical singletrack and significant elevation. Mark Twain National Forest hosts ultras and trail races. Rock the Parkway in Kansas City is one of the Midwest's fastest half marathons. Spring and fall deliver the best racing conditions between Missouri's hot summers and cold winters.