Trail Running calendar near Mountain Home 2026-2027

A five kilometer trail run and a one mile run or walk in downtown Crane, Missouri, hosted by Discover Crane with proceeds to the Crane City Pool. Packet and T shirt pickup available; register by August 2 to guarantee a shirt.

Trail races of 5k and 10k run through the Ozark Mountains at Howler Bike Park on August 29, 2026. The routes cross rugged, uneven trails and pass native rock and forest features.

Little Heroes Park in Walnut Shade, MO holds a running event on September 26, 2026 offering a 2K fun run and a hilly 5K; registration runs May 18 to September 26 and the entry fee is $35.

Experience a technical trail event in Highlandville featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants enjoy a hilly course followed by a post race celebration with local craft beer and walking tacos.

A remote 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas, featuring rocky, steep terrain, multiple creek crossings, required GPS tracking, large elevation gain, and a 38 hour time limit.

A 100 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas on October 23, 2026. The course is rugged and remote, requires a satellite GPS tracker and GPX file, and has a 38 hour cutoff.

A six-hour, four-person team event at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026, circling Lake Bennett via park roads and the Huckleberry trail. Teams earn drawing entries for each loop and proceeds support school projects in Honduras.

Trail runs at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park feature 15K, 25K and 50K courses through wooded, hilly terrain with streams and rocks. The weekend includes aid stations, race shirts and medals, plus challenge options to run both distances.

An annual trail event at Woolly Hollow State Park with 10, 4 and 1 mile courses plus a virtual run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Cabugcayan Mission Church in the Philippines and awards top finishers in the 10 and 4 mile races.

Late-season trail ultramarathon near Springfield MO on December 5 and 6, 2026, run as repeated 2 mile loops returning to base camp. Multiple distances, on-site camping, an aid station at base camp, electronic timing, and finisher awards.

Trail ultra events near Norfork Arkansas offering 100 mile and 38 mile routes through the Ozark Highlands Trail with rocky, steep terrain, numerous creek crossings, and staffed aid stations serving hot and solid foods.

Timed endurance events at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails in Springfield, MO offer 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options on a roughly 4.15 mile single track loop with rocky, rooty terrain. Proceeds support Headington Hill Classical Acad..

A trail event on Lake Norfork in Mountain Home, Arkansas, featuring single and double track with 50K, 25K, and 7K options. The race is cupless, supports trail expansion, and uses Rocking Chair Resort for weekend logistics.

Three Days of Syllamo is a three day trail stage race in Fifty Six, Arkansas on March 19 to 21, 2027, featuring runs on Sylamore, Syllamo and Ozark Highlands Trails. Camping, meals and aid stations are provided.

Trail running weekend at The Great Passion Play grounds in early April 2027, with 1K, 5k, 5-mile, and half marathon courses that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and Holy Land Tour. Entry includes a show ticket and a finisher medal.

The Outlast Arkansas will take place in Heber Springs on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 36 miles.