Big River Unpaved

🏞️ Race Overview

Have you considered getting into trail running or hiking, but didn’t know where to start, or were apprehensive about venturing out onto the trails alone? Big River Unpaved is a FREE, fun, friendly, and first-class training program for runners and walkers of all abilities. This program is geared for people new to hiking or trail running, looking for a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere in which to venture out into the outdoors. Our trail excursions will be supported by guides who will help you “stay found” and share knowledge about trail etiquette and technique. Our trail excursions will help make hitting the trails more comfortable and accessible by providing comradery and education in a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere.

This program is FREE! So get ready to lace up your trail shoes and get outside!

📅 Details

• Weekly Schedule: Weekly trail excursions on Sunday mornings at various locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. (Some of these trails will be a 30+ minute drive from the city and mid-county. The location schedule will be shared with registered participants.) The spring season also includes Thursday evening trail outings.
• Communication: Weekly email newsletter to keep you informed
• Accessibility: Beginner-friendly
• Support: Experienced Trail Guides to share motivation and advice (and help you “stay found”)
• Age Requirements: For safety reasons we can't accommodate unaccompanied minors. Those under 18 must be accompanied by (running/hiking with) their guardian for the duration of any trail excursion
• Hiking Pace: Our Hike Guides will generally maintain a pace faster than 2.5mph or 24:00/mile

🔗 Additional Information

For more information, visit https://www.bigriverrunning.com/run/unpaved/

📍 Race Location

Event Date: 2025-05-04
Location: 13969 Manchester Road, Saint Louis, MO

🖱️ Registration Link

To register, please visit here.