Forest Lake Area Trail System

07/08/2026

🇺🇸🎉 The results are in! 🎉🇺🇸

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, volunteer, or cheer at this year's Uncle Sam Race! Because of your incredible support, we had an amazing 191 participants this year! ❤️🤍💙

Ready to see how you did? Head over to RunSignUp and click "Results" in the top right corner to find your official race results.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Kirksville/UncleSam5KRun2MileWalkRun

Thank you for making this event such a fun and memorable day—we can't wait to see you again next year! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎆

02/19/2026

We can’t wait to see you on March 17th for our St. Pat’s Run/Walk! ☘️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready to lace up your lucky running shoes, throw on your best green gear, and join us for a shamrockin’ good time! Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling with friends, it’s going to be a festive, fun-filled celebration. 🌈✨

Want to get a head start on the fun? Take a peek at the course map below and start planning your route to the finish line!

Don’t miss out on the fun — sign up today and let’s make it a St. Paddy’s Day to remember! ☘️
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Kirksville/FLATSStPatrickSKMileRace

01/14/2026

Today's Kirksville Daily Express features Elsie Gaber, who played a key role in launching the Forest Lake Area Trail System, and her husband Ron. We're incredibly fortunate to count both as part of our community. Without them we wouldn't have FLATS and so much else that makes Kirksville a great place to live.

If you stand in the center of the Gaber Solar Clock Garden on the campus of Truman State University, the shadow cast by the central gnomon will tell you the time of day. If you look at the length of that shadow, it will tell you the time of year. But if you look at the names attached to that garden....