DeClue Loops Trail Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Wildwood, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $65
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeClue Loops Trail Race - 50K | 50K | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $95 | – |
| DeClue Loops Trail Race - Marathon 26.2 | Marathon | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $85 | – |
| DeClue Loops Trail Race - 16 Mile | Other | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $75 | – |
| DeClue Loops Trail Race - 8 Mile | Other | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- DeClue Loops Trail Race - 50K: $95 until Oct 10.
- DeClue Loops Trail Race - Marathon 26.2: $85 until Oct 10.
- DeClue Loops Trail Race - 16 Mile: $75 until Oct 10.
- DeClue Loops Trail Race - 8 Mile: $65 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the DeClue Loops Trail Race - 50K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Greensfelder Park, Wildwood, MO 63069
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)DeClue Loops Trail Race - 8 Mile
DeClue Loops Trail Race - 16 Mile
DeClue Loops Trail Race - 50K
Aggregated from official results (Final Lap Racing) for DeClue Loops Trail Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DeClue Loops Trail Race?
At the 2025 DeClue Loops Trail Race - 8 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:14, and half the field in 1:38:54; the last tenth came in after 2:20:10.
At the 2025 DeClue Loops Trail Race - 16 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 2:37:05 or better, the top quarter in 3:01:22, and half the field in 3:21:31; the last tenth came in after 4:39:50.
At the 2025 DeClue Loops Trail Race - 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 6:08:40 or better, the top quarter in 7:09:27, and half the field in 7:51:20; the last tenth came in after 9:22:44.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 1:38:27 | 1:26:38 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:23:32 |
| 50-59 | 1:47:16 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
DeClue Loops Trail Race Other year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 39 to 44 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:30:31 to 1:38:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 (+13%) | 1:38:54 | under 1:19:05 | 1:07:58 |
| 2024 | 39 (+18%) | 1:35:55 | under 1:18:07 | 1:02:10 |
| 2023 | 33 (-13%) | 1:50:52 | under 1:24:00 | 1:17:40 |
| 2022 | 38 (-3%) | 1:42:47 | under 1:12:21 | 1:00:22 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1:30:31 | under 1:18:48 | 1:11:15 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Greensfelder Park, Wildwood, MO 63069Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Hoodie
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Marathon, 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is DeClue Loops Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Marathon, 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 44 runners finished the DeClue Loops Trail Race - 8 Mile; the median finish was 1:38:54 and the winner ran 1:07:58.
- Where does it start?
- Greensfelder Park, Wildwood, MO 63069.
From the organizers
***St. Louis Track Club members will automatically receive a $10 discount (use the same email address that you use for your member registration). Not a member? Click here to join. ***
Come get loopy with us! The DeClue Loops Trail Race will be held Oct. 10, 2026 in scenic Greensfelder Park in Wildwood, MO.
The DeClue Trail is a 8.2-mile loop that begins and ends near the Visitor's Center in the heart of Greensfelder Park. Runners will run counter-clockwise starting and finishing near the trailhead. There are four distance options:
1 loop - 8 miles
2 loops - 16 miles
3 loops+ - Full Marathon
4 loops - 50k
Register early, price goes up on 8/12/2026.