Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K

Weston, MO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K10K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Aug 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K

The course runs out and back along the Missouri River bluffs above Weston, following asphalt for the shorter distance and mixing in pea gravel for the longer one. The terrain is mostly smooth, with the bluffs giving you open views rather than a technical trail challenge. Proceeds go to a local Masonic lodge and a community food pantry.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon of the race at the start area on Main Street, so there is no need to come out the day before. The check-in tent is right at the trailhead, which makes the whole morning straightforward.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

175finishers

19:28winner

33:46median

1:02:37cutoff

Top 3: Jack Cogan (19:28) · Roman Smith (20:02) · Carter Conrad (20:11)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

66finishers

36:16winner

1:00:58median

1:42:09cutoff

Top 3: Brandon Craig (36:16) · Dermot Trainor (39:03) · Deiken Smith (41:48)

The Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/17/2026 16:00$40

6.2 Miles10/17/2026 16:00$50

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Common Questions About the Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K

Will I finish last at the Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (175 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:28 while the median finisher took 33:46. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.