Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race

Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race is held at Broemmelsiek Park, Defiance, MO, in St. Charles County. The fifth annual edition on December 6, 2025, offers two trail distances: 5 miles and 10 miles.

It is the second event in the Big River Trail Series, a points-based circuit where runners earn series points by participating in at least three of six races (including The Skippo, Wild in the Woods, and Castlewood Cup). The course runs on wooded park trails, delivering a forested trail-running experience. Details, registration, and results are available on RunSignup and the Big River Trail Series site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.