GRiT 7K Trail Run

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am UTC-06:00

3350 E Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201-9260, United States | Columbia

Columbia Parks and Recreation
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GRiT 7K Trail Run
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***NEW RACE!***
Take part in the inaugural GRiT 7K Trail Run on the brand new (AMAZING) Gans Creek Trail on Saturday, January 10, 2026! This 7K (4.3 mile) course will take you through the Gans Creek Recreation Area along trees, prairies, ponds, and adjacent to the nationally renowned Gans Creek Cross Country course. You don’t want to miss this experience! The race will start and finish at the trailhead shelter directly across from Father Tolton HS. All participants will receive chip timing, a finisher item (TBD), post-race food, and eligibility to earn age-group awards. Unique, handcrafted awards are given to the overall top male and female finishers as well as the top 3 males and females in each age group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over).
$40 advance registration is required. Max 125 racers. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/dmra8cfe, or call 573.874.7460 or 573.874.7700. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 (or when we meet the 125 max). There will be no race day registration.
Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather or unsafe trail conditions, the event will be postponed to January 24, 2026.
GRiT 7K Schedule (Subject to change):
Friday, January 9, 2026
4:30-6 p.m.: Packet Pick-up at the ARC, 1701 W. Ash
Saturday, January 10, 2026:
7:45-8:50 a.m.: Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration at Gans Creek Recreation Area
9 a.m.: Race begins
9:30 a.m.: Post-race food available
10:15 a.m.: Awards
11 a.m.: Course closes
Up for a challenge? Register for the NEW 7K series, the GRiT and Grind Challenge, to participate in all three of our 7K races! This series includes the NEW GRiT 7K, Stonegrinder 7K, and ROC 7K. You can save money by registering for all three races and receive a special award for completing all three courses! The GRiT and Grind Challenge is $105 (a savings of $15 for all three races) and you can register here https://tinyurl.com/dmra8cfe or call 573.874.7460 or 573.874.7700. The deadline to register for the series is January 9, 2026. Space is limited!

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