Trail Running calendar near Halfway 2026-2027

Experience a 6.2 mile fun run hosted by the Marines at Fort Leonard Wood. Navigate natural Missouri terrain and various obstacles as an individual or in a team of four.

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 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.

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 free endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri offering 30 minute, 3 hour and 6 hour options on shaded crushed gravel loops along the Big Piney River. Donations support Operation Christmas Child and prizes include best costume and top mil..

Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15, 2026 offers 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile, 50 km and 12 mile options on a 10 mile out and back gravel loop with aid stations, awards, and pacing rules for the longest distances.

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 weekend of races in Waynesville Missouri featuring a Half Marathon, 10k and the Leapfrog 5k along the Roubidoux with views of Frog Rock and fall foliage. A multi race Frog Hill Challenge awards an extra medal.

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.

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.

A timed-loop endurance event at Ballparks National where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop within chosen 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 hour leagues, choosing either obstacle Gauntlet or a Pure Running Division.

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.

Three races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park feature varied trail terrain, viewpoints and a multileg traverse that combines about 32 miles of running with 3 miles of paddling. Aid stations, finish line awards and event photos are provided.