Special Events
A variety of special events are held on the Katy Trail throughout the year. This calendar of events will be updated when new special event permits are issued.
All groups or organizations desiring to use Katy Trail State Park for a special event activity must obtain a special event permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. E-mail or call 800-334-6946 to speak with staff at the Katy Trail State Park Office located in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park for information on how to obtain a special event permit.
August 2008
Aug. 2 -- 5K Walk/Run
Location: Windsor
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
Contact: Jill Hunt/Stacey Eggers, 660-647-5515
Number of Participants: 100
Aug. 3 -- Flat Five Race
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: Fleet Feet Runners Club
Contact: Jake Goldsborough, 636-939-0161
Number of Participants: 100
Aug. 27 -- Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 10-30
September 2008
Sept. 6 -- Trail Run
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 120
Sept. 7 -- Bike MS Ride
Location: McBaine
Sponsor: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Contact: Randy Adler, 314-446-4170
Number of Participants: 100
Sept. 9 -- Bicycle Ride
Location: Clinton-St. Charles
Sponsor: The Touring Cyclist Inc.
Contact: Donal Humphries, 314-739-4648
Number of Participants: 30
Sept. 14 -- Lewis & Clark Marathon
Location: St. Charles-Greens Bottom
Sponsor: Fleet Feet Sports
Contact: 317-374-2350
Number of Participants: 1,000
Sept. 20 -- 5K Run and Walk
Location: New Franklin
Sponsor: New Franklin Santa Fe Trail Days
Contact: Patricia Cunningham, 660-848-2288
Number of Participants: 30-45
Sept. 24 -- Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 10-30
Sept. 27 -- Trail Run
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 120
October 2008
Oct. 4 -- 5K/1 Mile Walk
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: Saint Charles Borromeo Parish
Contact: Steve and Tris Wegener, 636-946-7819
Number of Participants: 100
Oct. 11 -- Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 10-30
Oct. 18 -- Heart Walk
Location: Clinton
Sponsor: American Heart Association
Contact: Nick Broeker, 660-238-7316
Number of Participants: 300
Oct. 22 -- Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Location: St. Charles
Sponsor: St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: Kent James, 636-949-7535
Number of Participants: 10-30
