Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs

History

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

Course

• Course Length: The course is an approximate 10 mile loop.
• Trail Type: It is about 80% single track trail and 20% jeep/gravel road, with a variety of terrain.
• Creak Crossings: There are approximately ten creek crossings per loop, so you will get wet.
• Elevation Gain: There is about 950 feet of elevation gain per loop.

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Race Headquarters

Three Creeks Conservation Area trailhead at the end of Deer Park Road (Three Creeks Parking). Please be sure to navigate to this specific trailhead, as other locations you may find on Google will take you elsewhere.

Here's a map with a pin on the start: Race Start

Start Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 7:00 a.m. (50K), 8:00 a.m. (20 miles), and 9:00 a.m. (10 mile &: 10 mile ruck).

Time Limit

• Overall Limit: The time limit to complete the course is 8 hours for the 50K, 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., and 50K runners must start their final loop by 12:30 p.m.
• Cutoff Time: The cutoff at the Tomlin trailhead aid station is 2:00 p.m.
• End Time: All races will end at 3:00 p.m.

Aid

• Aid Stations: 2 aid stations (Start/finish at Deer Park Road trailhead and on the course at Tomlin Hill trailhead) stocked with a variety of food, water and drinks.
• Port-a-Potties: Two port-a-potties will be available at the start/finish area and another at the Tomlin Hill aid stations approximately 5.5 miles on the course.
• Drop Bags: 50K and 20 mile racers can leave a drop bag at the start to access before their second and third loops.
• Cup-Free Event: Please note this will be a cup free event. All runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack.

Entry

• Pricing: $70 for 50K, $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.
• Registration Limit: The race is limited to 135 competitors for all races combined.

Ruck Qualifications

Ruck participants will cover the same 10-mile course as the runners, starting at 9:00 AM sharp alongside the 10-mile run. You’ll have six hours to finish, whether you’re hiking, running, or crawling—just make sure you’re moving under your own power the entire time.

• Weight Requirement: To qualify as a ruck and be eligible for awards, you must carry a minimum of 30 pounds for men, and 20 pounds for women, not including water or food.
• Pack Check: We will check packs at the start and finish, so make sure you meet the minimum weight requirement.
• Allowed Gear: Weighted vests are allowed, but any load bearing gear must be worn the entire time and not carried by hand.
• Trekking Poles: Trekking poles are allowed.

Packet-Pickup/Check-In

Race Headquarters will be located at the trailhead on Deer Park Road. Packet pickup will be Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia. Depending on the weather, we may be set up in parking lot. Packets will be available at the race site after 6:00 a.m. on race day. We strongly encourage you to pick up on Friday if possible. All participants will be required to check in at Race Headquarters on race day by signing a sign-in sheet.

• Parking: Parking on race day is limited, and car pooling is greatly encouraged.
• Parking Locations: Parking is available along both sides of Deer Park Road near the trailhead, and in a small lot off of Deer Park Road.
• Start/Finish Area: Runners cannot park in the Start/finish area.

Post-Race

Food will be available as runners finish. Have your bib number with you to receive a meal. Someone will mark your bib to indicate you’ve eaten once.

Transfer to Another Event

Runners can sign into their RunSignUp account and transfer to a different event up until Thursday, March 12, 2026. For instructions, please see: Transfer Instructions

Transfer to Another Runner

Runners may transfer their entry to another runner (same event distance) starting on 3/1/26 and ending on 3/12/26 by signing into their account and will have 2 options: Transfer Registration as a Gift or Transfer for Refund. 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).

See Transfer Details

Awards/Swag

Entry to next year's race or 2026 Rock Bridge Revenge (25K or 50K) for Overall Male &: Female in each race.

Each runner will receive a t-shirt (register by February 23 to be guaranteed the shirt you want), and upon finishing will receive a pair of Three Creeks Torrent Runs socks!