Trail Running calendar near Branson 2025-2026

The Frisco Railroad Run is an annual running event held on the scenic Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, Missouri. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 50-mile ultramarathon, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K. The course is a flat, USATF-certified out-and-back trail, of..

The Last Person Standing event, organized by Flint Creek Endurance, is a unique endurance challenge set in Northwest Arkansas. Participants must complete a 1-mile loop within a 20-minute time limit, with elimination occurring for those who fail to meet this requirement. Each runner starts with a $20..

The Pioneer Days 5K is a running event taking place in Norfork, Arkansas, designed for runners, walkers, and cyclists of all levels. The race features an Out-N-Back course along Scenic River Ridge Road, starting and finishing at the scenic Norfork River Resort. Participants can enjoy a supportive at..

The OVERNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED is an extreme endurance event taking place in Springfield, MO, designed for seasoned runners seeking a unique challenge. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 6-hour option, navigating an unmarked course through the city while hitting various points of int..

The Cotter Bridge Ultra, taking place in Cotter, Arkansas, is a unique timed running event that offers participants the choice of 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour races. Runners complete laps of 4.1667 miles, with specific time limits for each lap. The course is a scenic, mostly flat, out-and-back route alon..

The Firecracker TREK Branson is a trail running event held in the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, Missouri, featuring 5K and 10K races. The course includes technical rock and dirt single tracks, rocky trails, and steps, with a challenging elevation gain of 400 feet every three mi..

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing running event scheduled for August 30, 2025, in Half Way, Missouri. Participants will complete a 4.167-mile out-and-back course on a rural highway, facing a time challenge where each lap reduces the cutoff time by one minute. The course feature..

The Hare Mountain 100 is a challenging point-to-point ultra-running event taking place in the rugged terrain of the Ozark Highlands in Arkansas. Scheduled for October 24-25, 2025, participants can choose from several distances: 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and 60K, each featuring significant elevation..

The 36 Hours of White Rock will take place in Winslow on Friday 24 October 2025. You can run 100 miles.

Bad Jack's Trail Fest is an exciting running event taking place at Blanchard Springs Campground in Fifty-Six, Arkansas. Participants can choose between the Goatspeed 5k, ideal for both seasoned trail runners and beginners, and the challenging BillyGoat Half, perfect for those looking to transition t..

The Last Chance Ultra is an exciting running event taking place on December 6-7, 2025, in Springfield, MO. This fourth annual race offers participants the opportunity to complete various distances, including a 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 50K, and a 10 Miler. It serves as a perfect way to log those final mi..

The Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run is an annual timed endurance event held at the Sac River Mountain Bike Trails in Springfield, MO. Participants can choose from four different timed options: 12, 6, 3, and 1 hour runs, all on a 4.15-mile loop trail featuring moderately technical terrain. The event em..

The Sylamore Trail Run is an annual event held in Allison, Arkansas, featuring both a 50K and 25K trail race. Scheduled for February 14, 2026, the race offers participants the opportunity to experience scenic and challenging trail running through the natural beauty of the area. Registration opens on..

The Hard Times Trail Run, held at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area in Willard, MO, features a challenging 8-mile loop course with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 25K, and 50K, with the latter two running laps in alternating directions. The..