Flat Branch Ultra (USATF-Certified) — 50K | Columbia, Missouri
Run winter fast on Missouri’s iconic Katy Trail in this USATF-certified rails-to-trails 50K starting in Columbia, Missouri—home to the nearly 400-year-old Burr Oak. This out-and-back course takes runners from Columbia to Rocheport and back, with stunning views of the Missouri River, river bluffs, and the chance to spot eagles overhead. The Katy Trail is the longest developed rail-trail in the United States.
Race Day: 8:00 AM on the third Saturday in February
New Missouri Overall 50K State Records — Flat Branch Ultra (2026)
History was made at the 2026 Flat Branch Ultra (50K). According to StateRunningRecords.com, in 2026, 10 women and 13 men set Missouri single-age records, and two performances also earned Missouri overall 50K state records:
Matt Chan set the Missouri Overall 50K State Record (Men) with a time of 3:15:06 (also the Missouri record for 37-year-old males).
Jessalyn Sadler set the Missouri Overall 50K State Record (Women) with a time of 3:26:47 (also the Missouri record for 37-year-old females).
Brendan Connell ran 3:01:32* — the fastest time, listed with an asterisk as NonResident/NonCitizen of Missouri under state record-keeping guidelines.
Title Sponsor: Fleet Feet Columbia and Fleet Feet Jefferson City
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