Missouri · 50 Mile · 50K · Marathon
Frisco Railroad Run
Frisco Railroad Run is a 50 Mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon and 8K event held in Willard, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- Willard, MO
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Willard, Missouri
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat rail-trail (Frisco Highline Trail); minimal elevation change
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- friscorailroadrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified
- Course profile — 8K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 52°F at the start, 93% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Frisco Railroad Run
A USATF-certified rail-trail race ranging from 8K to 50 miles that benefits Ozark Greenways and qualifies runners for Boston.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; marathon is a Boston Qualifier
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Frisco Railroad Run: common questions
- When is the Frisco Railroad Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027.
- Where is the Frisco Railroad Run held?
- In Willard, Missouri.
- What distances does the Frisco Railroad Run offer?
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K.
- How many people run the Frisco Railroad Run?
- About 400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Frisco Railroad Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Frisco Railroad Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Frisco Railroad Run start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Frisco Railroad Run?
- about 52°F at the start, 93% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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