Trail Running calendar near Branson 2026-2027

A trail race day at Hobbs State Park on June 6, 2026 featuring 50K, 25K and 10K courses on runnable, not-too-technical trails; the event has donated over $100,000 to local groups since its 2006 start.

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.

A muddy *5K* obstacle run at Ecclesia College in Springdale on June 6, 2026. Team building packages and multiple local sponsors are listed for the event.

A timed trail event at Big Springs Park where runners complete a 4.1667 mile lap each hour. Race choices are 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour with winners set on the designated hot laps.

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 is a timed stair loop event on July 11, 2026 offering 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour options, with stamped loops for a medal, spark and fire effects, a lap bell, music, and a finish line Certificate of Death.

A 5K trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on Saturday, July 11, presented by PepsiCo and Storm Energy. The course uses forested singletrack, includes a kids fun run, and offers finisher medals, race shirts, and awards for patriotic att..

A Last Man Standing event near Half Way, Missouri where each lap is a 4.167 mile out and back and the allowed lap time drops by one minute each circuit. Rural highway course with staffed and grab and go aid stations and on site camping.

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.

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.

Multi distance trail event in Hagarville, Arkansas featuring a point to point 100 mile on singletrack, out and back 50 and 50K races, a loop 25K, and a run then bike Dirty Doo with satellite tracking and campground finishes.

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.

Beast of Burden is a 24 hour plus one hour trail and mountain bike endurance event at Mt Kessler in Fayetteville. Solo entrants and teams complete laps on two rotating loops while the event raises funds for trail preservation and offers foo..

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.

Last Chance Ultra near Springfield, MO on December 5, 2026 offers looped trail races from 10 miles up to 100 miles plus a Double Tap challenge. Laps return to a central basecamp with one aid station and on site camping.

A timed endurance run on a roughly 4.15 mile single track loop in Springfield MO with 12, 6, 3 and 1 hour options. Aid station and crew space are at Base Camp Pavilion and proceeds support a local academy.