Great Sandbagger 8K 2026 — McBaine, MO

Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K! 📍 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 info: Please arrive before 7:00 AM to make your time prediction No race-day or on-site registration will be available. All participants must register online in advance to sign the waiver. 📝 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. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race plus other benefits . 💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee