Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs

🏞️ History

• Event: Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs is a race sponsored by Columbia Track Club.
• Location: The race takes place at Three Creeks Conservation Area, about ten minutes south of Columbia, Missouri.
• Significance: The land was originally largely owned and worked in 40 and 80 acre parcels purchased by freed slaves following the Civil War.
• Landmarks: Some former homesteads are even still visible today.

🏃‍♂️ Course

• Distance: The course is an approximate 10 mile loop.
• Terrain: About 80% single track trail and 20% jeep/gravel road.
• Creek Crossings: There are approximately ten creek crossings per loop, so you will get wet.
• Elevation: There is about 950 feet of elevation gain per loop.

Important Links

• Map: MapMyRun
• GPX File: GPX File

📍 Race Headquarters

• Location: Three Creeks Conservation Area trailhead at the end of Deer Park Road (Three Creeks Parking).
• Navigation: Please be sure to navigate to this specific trailhead, as other locations you may find on Google will take you elsewhere.
• Start Map: Here's a map with a pin on the start: Race Start

⏰ Start Time

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026.
• 30 miles: 7:00 a.m.
• 20 miles: 8:00 a.m.
• 10 mile & 10 mile ruck: 9:00 a.m.

⏳ Time Limit

• Cutoffs: The time limit to complete the course is 8 hours for the 30 mile, 7 hours for the 20 mile, and 6 hours for the 10 mile and 10 mile ruck.
• Final Loop Start: 20 mile runners must start their final loop by 11:30 a.m.
• 30 mile runners: Must start their final loop by 12:30 p.m.
• End Time: All races will end at 3:00 p.m.

💧 Aid

• Stations: 2 aid stations (Start/finish at Deer Park Road trailhead and on the course at Tomlin Hill trailhead).
• Facilities: Stocked with a variety of food, water, and drinks.
• Port-a-Potties: Available at the start/finish area and another at the Tomlin Hill aid station approximately 5.5 miles on the course.
• Note: This will be a cup-free event. All runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack.

💵 Entry

• Fees: $70 for 30 miles, $59 for 20 miles, and $54 for 10 mile run or 10 mile ruck.
• Registration Deadline: Please sign up by February 10 to guarantee shirt and finishing special item.
• Price Increase: Prices will increase on January 5, 2026, by $5 per race.
• Competitor Limit: The race is limited to 135 competitors for all races combined.

🎒 Ruck Qualifications

• Course: Ruck participants will cover the same 10-mile course as the runners.
• Weight Requirement: Minimum of 30 pounds for men, and 20 pounds for women, not including water or food.
• Pack Check: We'll check packs at the start and finish.
• Trekking Poles: Allowed during the event.

📦 Packet-Pickup/Check-In

• Location: Race Headquarters will be located at the trailhead on Deer Park Road.
• Pickup Times: Packet pickup will be Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia.
• Check-in Requirement: All participants will be required to check in at Race Headquarters on race day.
• Parking: Limited parking on race day, car pooling is greatly encouraged.

🍽️ Post-Race

• Meals: Food will be available as runners finish.
• Requirement: Have your bib number with you to receive a meal.
• Marking: Someone will mark your bib to indicate you've eaten once.

🔄 Transfer to Another Event

• Deadline: Runners can sign into their RunSignUp account and transfer to a different event up until Thursday, March 12, 2026.
• Instructions: For instructions, please see: Transfer Instructions
• Changes: If you decide to change your distance after the race starts, you will receive a DNF and not receive a finishing time.

👥 Transfer to Another Runner

• Conditions: Runners may transfer their entry to another runner (same event distance) starting on 3/1/26 and ending on 3/12/26.
• Transfer Options: You will have 2 options: Transfer Registration as a Gift or Transfer for Refund.
• Refund Process: If transferring for a refund, the transfer has to register and pay for the race before your refund is issued (minus original RunSignUp processing fees).
• Instructions: See Transfer Instructions

🏆 Awards/Swag

• Awards: Entry to next year's race or 2026 Rock Bridge Revenge (25K or 50K) for Overall Male & Female in each race.
• T-Shirt: Each runner will receive a t-shirt (register by February 10 to be guaranteed the shirt you want).
• Finishing Item: Upon finishing, runners will receive a special item.