Great Sandbagger 8K (54th annual)

Name: Great Sandbagger 8K (54th annual)
Start: 2026-08-01T07:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-01T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Katy Trail State Park Mcbaine, Missouri

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 07:00 am to 08:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Katy Trail State Park Mcbaine, Missouri | Columbia, MO

Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K! Please note that all participants must sign up online via RunSignUp.
📍 Location: McBaine Katy Trailhead – Mile Marker 169.5
📏 Distance: Certified 8K (out-and-back) – MO21022MU
🗺 Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6170949250/
How it works:
Before the race, you’ll predict your finishing time. Runners start in staggered order based on those predictions. In theory, everyone finishes together—but this race tends to attract some very good liars 😉. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race, earns bragging rights, and gets to add something to the 3-foot-tall traveling trophy which they keep until next year.
⏰ Important race day info:
Please arrive before 7:00 AM to make your time prediction
No race-day or on-site registration will be available
📝 Registration (Online Only – No Race Day Registration):
🖥️ All participants must sign up online via RunSignUp
🚫 Race day / on-site registration is not available
✅ FREE for Columbia Track Club (CTC) members
Register online through RunSignUp and your entry is free.
👟 Not a CTC member yet?
If you aren't yet a member, you will be asked if you want to purchase a membership when you register. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race.
💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee
If you purchase an individual or family membership, you and your family members will receive a 100% discount on this event, along with additional benefits that exceed the cost of the $20 membership.
CTC membership delivers year-round savings on races and training. Members receive free entry to several popular local events, including the Runner's Choice 10K/20K, Nut Race 5K, Great Sandbagger 8K, Cheese & Sauerkraut 10 Miler, and Thursday Night Trail Races. Members also receive 15% off registration for select regional races such as the Heart of America Marathon, Rock Bridge Revenge, and Three Creeks Torrent. Additional discounts are available through local partners at many of Columbia’s favorite running and wellness businesses.
Learn more at https://www.columbiatrackclub.com/membership