Trail Running calendar near Branson 2026-2027

The 21st Annual Hobbs War Eagle Trail Races on June 6, 2026, features 50K, 25K and 10K options at Hobbs State Park. Trails are described as runnable with limited technical terrain, and the event has a history of community donations.

Experience the historic beauty of Finley Farms in Ozark Missouri with an out and back run through an urban farm and the Chadwick Flyer Trail. Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast at the Market Shed after you cross the finish line.

The Pig Trail Mud Run is a 5K obstacle course at Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas on June 6, 2026. The event features mud obstacles, team entry options with group discounts, and published resources like a course map and race waivers..

A timed event where runners complete a 4.1667 mile lap each hour and must finish each lap within one hour. Distances are 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours on a mostly flat 2.08 mile out and back trail at Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas.

A community running event at Cooper Elementary in Bella Vista featuring 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course, with race kit items and age category awards.

A team-based trail race at Sycamore Creek Ranch where teams of four to six navigate themed obstacles, a carried-teammate challenge, and an archery-based time bonus before a final climb to a summit marked by Conestoga wagons.

A community trail event in Fayetteville combining a 1K adaptive dash for families affected by autism and a 5K loop through Kessler Mountain, organized by Mitchell’s Mountain to support local services and accessible trail development.

Hades Climb in Ozark on July 11, 2026 is a stair loop event offering one hour, two hour, and four hour formats. The event features stamped loop tracking on a medal, overhead sparks, fire elements, bell milestones, and music.

A 5K trail race at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on July 11 celebrating summer and America's 250th with forested singletrack, a kids fun run, finisher medals, and a prize for the best patriotic outfit.

A Last Man Standing race near Springfield MO where each lap is a 4.167 mile out and back and the allowed cutoff drops by one minute each lap starting at 60 minutes. One manned aid station and one unmanned aid station support runners.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville, AR on October 2-3, 2026 offering a 1-mile dash and 4K/8K races. The event is run by a 501(c)(3) supporting Northwest Arkansas high school programs; registrations are donations and generall..

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.

An 18 and up elimination trail race at Sunset Mountain in Noel, Missouri, using repeated 0.86 mile laps every 12 minutes. Entry is limited and proceeds support Sunset Mountain.

A wilderness focused trail event in Hagarville, AR featuring a point to point 100 mile on the Ozark Highlands Trail plus 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 15 mile run then bike duathlon, with satellite tracking and substantial elevation gain.

The Black Bear 100k will take place in Limestone on Friday 23 October 2026. You can run 100 miles.

A trail ultramarathon weekend in early December 2026 at Springfield, MO, featuring 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K and a 10 miler. A DOUBLE TAP option pairs a Saturday distance with the Sunday 10 miler and includes bonus swag.

Timed endurance running on an approximately 4.15 mile single track loop at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails near Springfield MO, with 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options and a base camp aid station.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains at David's Trail Endurance Run. Tackle single track trails along Norfork Lake with distances ranging from 7 km to a 50 km ultra on this cupless course.

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.