Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs

🏞️ History

• Race Sponsor: Columbia Track Club
• Location: Three Creeks Conservation Area, about ten minutes south of Columbia, Missouri.
• Historical Significance: Land was originally owned by freed slaves after the Civil War.
• Visibility: Some former homesteads are still visible today.

🏃‍♂️ Course

• Distance: Approximate 10 mile loop.
• Trail Composition: About 80% single track trail and 20% jeep/gravel road.
• Terrain: Varied, including approximately ten creek crossings per loop.
• Elevation Gain: About 950 feet per loop.

🗺️ Map Links

• Course Map: MapMyRun
• GPX File: GPX File

📍 Race Headquarters

• Location: Trailhead at the end of Deer Park Road (Three Creeks Parking).
• Navigation: Ensure to navigate to this specific trailhead, as others may lead you astray.
• Start Map: Race Start

⏰ Start Time

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

⏳ Time Limit

• 30 miles: 8 hours
• 20 miles: 7 hours
• 10 miles: 6 hours
• Cutoff: 20 mile runners must start their final loop by 11:30 a.m., and 30 mile runners by 12:30 p.m.

🛑 Aid Stations

• Locations: 2 aid stations (Start/Finish at Deer Park Road and on course at Tomlin Hill).
• Facilities: Two port-a-potties at start/finish and one at Tomlin Hill aid station.
• Drop Bags: Can be left at the start for 30 and 20 mile racers.
• Cup-Free Event: All runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack.

💲 Entry Fees

• 30 miles: $70
• 20 miles: $59
• 10 mile run or ruck: $54
• Registration Deadline: Sign up by February 10 to guarantee shirt and award.

Ruck Qualifications

• Course: Same 10-mile course starting at 9:00 AM.
• Time Limit: Six hours to finish.
• Weight Requirement: Minimum 30 pounds for men, 20 pounds for women.
• Equipment: Weighted vests allowed: trekking poles permitted.

📦 Packet-Pickup/Check-In

• Pickup Location: Trailhead on Deer Park Road.
• Date and Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd.
• Race Day Pickup: Available after 6:00 a.m.
• Parking: Limited: carpooling encouraged.

🍽️ Post-Race

• Food: Available as runners finish: need bib number to receive a meal.
• Marking: Bib will be marked to indicate you've eaten once.

🔄 Transfer Policies

• Transfer Events: Runners can transfer to a different event until Thursday, March 12, 2026.
• Transfer to Another Runner: Available from 3/1/26 to 3/12/26.
• Refund Process: Transferring runner must register for the race.
• Links: For more details see the respective [transfer links](https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event) and [runner transfer information](https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner).

🏆 Awards/Swag

• Award: Entry to next year's race or 2026 Rock Bridge Revenge (25K or 50K) for Overall Male & Female.
• T-shirt: Each runner receives one (guaranteed if registered by February 10).
• Finishing Prize: Special item upon finishing.

For more information and to register, please visit the Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs page.