Ultra Running Hub Wildwood, MO, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Rockin Rockwoods Trail Race
Calculated from 53 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 182 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53km | 29 | Zack Skovgaard · 05:11:09 | Heidi Williams · 07:22:48 |
| 2024 | 53km | 52 | Zachary Boyle · 05:14:47 | Lisa Kennedy · 06:46:17 |
| 2023 | 53km | 53 | Zachary Boyle · 04:49:39 | Sara Dever · 06:10:56 |
| 2022 | 53km | 22 | Zachary Boyle · 04:55:45 | Lisa Kennedy · 06:50:00 |
| 2021 | 53km | 32 | Justin Stewart · 04:51:58 | Mary Lebrun Schultz · 06:27:54 |
| 2020 | 53km | 43 | Adam Ethier · 05:24:24 | Heidi Williams · 07:10:18 |
| 2019 | 53km | 35 | Justin Stewart · 05:14:39 | Heidi Williams · 06:47:57 |
| 2018 | 53km | 30 | Justin Stewart · 04:29:21 | Heidi Williams · 06:29:27 |
| 2017 | 53km | 22 | Douglas Chalker · 05:33:23 | Heidi Williams · 06:29:38 |
| 2016 | 53km | 25 | Kurt Schilling · 05:36:23 | Heidi Williams · 06:22:20 |
The field shrank 44% between 2024 (52) and 2025 (29). 24% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 53 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 53 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Rockin Rockwoods Trail Race is a 50k trail race held in Wildwood, MO each September, with its 9th edition in 2025. It covers 53 kilometers on the Green Rock Trail, which features hard-packed dirt, loose uneven rock, and extremely hilly, technical sections.
With a field size larger than 42% of its 2663 peer 50k races, the Rockin Rockwoods Trail Race offers a competitive environment. The 10-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 11.3 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 57% of 1022 peer 50k races, requiring a consistent pace throughout the event.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.