Fleet Feet is excited to announce its newest addition to the trail race calendar and your next challenge, Babler Trails 8M Race. Held at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park on Sunday, August 15th, participants will get to experience all this breathtaking park has to offer within its stone gateway. Start your morning off with FREE sunrise yoga with Fleet Feet’s certified yoga instructors to help you get loose before you hit the trails. The 8 miles takes you on a tour of the park by incorporating five of the seven trails. During these miles, you will experience tunnels, water crossings, steep grades, beautiful views, and more! Participants will receive a custom BOCO Gear gaiter, perfect for both summer sun and winter chill. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with fellow participants while enjoying post-race snacks, a cold beer, nature’s finest, and a custom pint glass featuring unique areas of the park the racecourse transverse through.
Registration fees
8 Mile Trail Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Note - We have a course cutoff time of 3 hours.
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$43.00Jun 24 – Aug 9
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$46.00Aug 10 – Aug 13
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Event Website
Visit the website for more details and FAQ.
Course
Runners are sent onto the race course in waves of 50 that have been seeded according to their predicted pace for their road 10K.
The course begins with a mile stretch on a wide paved bike path; half of it flat and cruisy, second half involves a gradual climb to a massive stone gateway made from stones quarried from the area. After passing through the tunnel, runners will continue onto the equestrian trail. The trail winds its way through the park's narrow coves, deep sheltered valleys, and towering forests. Coming up from the valley, runners will pass by the historic Babler Stables, an outstanding example of the beautiful stonework done by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. After the stables, runners jump to single-track trails featuring maturing old-growth forests, which have remained undisturbed since pre-settlement times, all of which provide rich habitat for wildlife, including many species of birds. Participants complete the ~8-mile course in the same place as they started and can relax on the picnic tables nestled beneath the voluminous shade provided by towering oaks and sugar maples.
- Course Details:
- Aid Stations: Aid stations will be located near miles: 2.6, 4.1, 5.2, 7.2
- Course Cut-Off: The course will close at 10:15am
- Dogs are not permitted on the course or in the race.
Packet Pickup Info
Your race packets and those of any friends and family can be picked up on...
- Sunday, August 15th | opens at 6:00am
- Please carefully read over the Race Instructions (coming soon) before race morning. Your swag and race number will be waiting for you at the race start.
Swag
Participants receive a custom BOCO Gear gaiter. The two-layer full-length gaiter is the perfect way to protect you from the elements…..wind, cold temps, snow, or wear it in the summer for sun protection and to keep you cooler. Don't want the gaiter, no worries, opt-out of swag during registration and save money! All finishers receive custom pint glass featuring unique areas of the park the racecourse transverse through.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering for the Babler Trails 8 Mile Race? All volunteers will receive a BOCO Gaiter and a Fleet Feet Gift Card. Have a group interested? Contact Hannah (hannah.hughes@fleetfeetstlouis.com) for more information and details.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jules McCormick, Fleet Feet St. Louis
