*NEW* Babler Bongo 15K RUCK

Ruck Option: You asked, we listened!

We are excited to add Babler Bongo 15K RUCK!
Ruckers will need to carry a backpack/rucksack/weighted vest that weighs at minimum 20 lbs (not counting water or food used in race). All ruck division finishers will receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K Rucking patch!

*$5/race registration for the Ruck Division will be donated to DOGS for our BRAVE

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

PROCRASTINATORS, we will be accepting onsite/race day registrations for Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK

Race Day Registration - $130.00
**SWAG ONLY if sizes are available FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS** - *CASH ONLY*
~Swag is not guaranteed for race day registrations~

Race day/onsite registration will begin at 6:30AM on October 25, 2025!

*Included in your RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- Custom Finisher Medal/Custom Finisher Rucking Patch
- FREE Digital Race Photos
- Grab & Go Post-Race Snack and Beverage.

INTRO

The 2nd Annual Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is the first foot race to be hosted at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial Park, Wildwood, MO on October 25, 2025, to kick off fall racing season!

This race is presented by Terrain Trail Runners.

Visit the race website for more details!
*RACE IS CAPPED AT 100 RUNNERS. We will reserve spots for race day registrations.

LOCATION

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park , 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, MO 63005

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK will start/finish a little way past the Guy Park trailhead by the swimming pool/restrooms in Babler State Park.
The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a loop course connecting Dogwood, Woodbine, Hawthorn and Equestrian trails at Babler State Park.

Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a great introduction to trail racing for beginners as well as a challenge for the more experienced trail runners!

Course Distance - 15K with approximately 1,350 feet of elevation gain.

START TIME & TIME LIMIT

The race will start at 7:30 AM. The cutoff for the race is 3.30 hours, other cut-off times to note that will be strictly enforced are as follows:
All runners must be checked OUT of the out/back loop at 7-ish Miles prior to 9:00 AM on their way back to the start/finish.
​*Out/Back Loop Cut-Off - 2.5 Hours

You can hike that Sh$t!

REFUND AND GENERAL RACE POLICIES

Race refund policy and other general policies can be reviewed HERE

*Please Review ALL Race Policies Before Signing Up for the Race*

AID STATIONS:

There will be ONE aid station/water drop on course at approx. 4.5 Miles on the loop. The aid station/water drop will be unmanned and ONLY have water.

This is a CUP FREE event so be sure to run with a handheld or hydration vest and carry a collapsible cup with you for water.

THIS IS A CUP-FREE EVENT

PLEASE NOTE: Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a CUP-FREE event. Which means there won't be any paper and/or plastic cups at the race. We won't be making any exceptions to this rule!

BRING YOUR OWN MUG AND CARRY A HANDLED DURING THE RACE IF YOU NEED WATER!

SWAG and AWARDS

Included In Your Online Race Registration:

- Custom blended fabric, lifestyle t-shirt. Unisex Sizes.
**DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED SWAG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IS Sept 5, 2025**
All online registrations made past the swag order deadline will receive an alternative swag!

- All 15K Trail Race finishers will receive a custom medal and all 15K RUCK finishers will receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K RUCKing Patch
- Overall awards for top male & female performers for 15K Trail Race ONLY. A $50 credit towards anyone of the Terrain Trail Runners races!
**$50 Credit Valid from November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026.
- No overall awards for Babler Bongo 15K RUCK.

POST RACE

Join us for some Grab & Go snacks and beverages at the start/finish in the park and cheer on your fellow Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK runners.

*Post snacks and Beverages are for RUNNERS and VOLUNTEERS Only*

SUSTAINABILITY

READ ABOUT OUR SUSTAINABILTY PLEDGE HERE

PLEASE NOTE: All our races are CUP-FREE and please bring your own MESS KIT with a plate and spork for post-race coffee and snacks.

*We will not have any paper or plastic cups, plates and/or utensils at our events to help us reduce the waste from our races as part of our Zero Waste pledge.

Event's current local time: 2:15 PM CT