at Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail State Park
A variety of special events are held on the Katy and Rock Island trails 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 or Rock Island Trail State Park for a special event activity must obtain a special event permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Email 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.
2025 Events:
July 12, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. | The Big Rub
Location: Katy Trail from Sedalia to Pilot Grove
Sponsor: Sedalia Area Gravel Association Inc.
Contact: 620-481-3283
Number of attendees: 100
Aug. 3, 7 a.m. to noon | Flat Five and 1-Mile Fun Run
Location: From Frontier Park in St. Charles, north for 2.5 miles along the Katy Trail
Sponsor: St. Charles Runners Club
Contact: 314-540-7283
Number of attendees: 225
Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to noon | Operation STL Medevac
Location: Lakeside Café (2160 Creve Coeur Mill Road), then 4 miles of Katy Trail
Sponsor: 22Mohawks
Contact: 314-537-3979
Number of attendees: 75-100
Sept. 21-26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Guided Bike Tour
Location: Clinton to St. Charles, traveling inn to inn along the Katy Trail
Sponsor: Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters Inc.
Contact: 800-272-4141 or amanda@wilderness-voyageurs.com
Number of attendees: 14
Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Guided Bike Tour
Location: Clinton to St. Charles, traveling inn to inn along the Katy Trail
Sponsor: Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters Inc.
Contact: 800-272-4141 or amanda@wilderness-voyageurs.com
Number of attendees: 14
Oct. 12-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Guided Bike Tour
Location: Clinton to St. Charles, traveling inn to inn along the Katy Trail
Sponsor: Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters Inc.
Contact: 800-272-4141 or amanda@wilderness-voyageurs.com
Number of attendees: 14
Oct. 19-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Guided Bike Tour
Location: Clinton to St. Charles, traveling inn to inn along the Katy Trail
Sponsor: Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters Inc.
Contact: 800-272-4141 or amanda@wilderness-voyageurs.com
Number of attendees: 14