Flat Branch Ultra Columbia, MO   Feb 20, 2027

The Flat Branch Ultra (50K) starts in Columbia, MO, home to the nearly 400-year-old Burr Oak. Race along the Missouri River and beneath towering bluffs while watching for soaring eagles. This rails-to-trails adventure kicks off on the third Saturday in February.

The race is named after Flat Branch Creek, a vital water source for early settlers. The tree in the logo represents the nearly 400-year-old Burr Oak that can be seen about 8.5 miles into the race. Competitors will head southwest on the MKT (Missouri-Kansas-Texas) Trail for about 7.5 miles before intersecting the Katy Trail just west of McBaine. From there, they will head west on the Katy Trail. The turnaround is located just east of Rocheport–past the I-70 bridge. The course will showcase the Missouri River, bluffs and other spectacular features–both natural and man-made.