Trail Running calendar near Mountain View 2025-2026

The CareCenter Cross Country 5k is a fun run event scheduled for May 10, 2025, in Mountain View, Missouri. This inclusive race invites participants of all ages, including men, women, and children, to run or walk the course together. The event emphasizes community spirit, with a focus on prayer, wors..

The Pioneer Days 5K takes place in Norfork, Arkansas, starting and finishing at the scenic Norfork River Resort. The out-and-back course follows Scenic River Ridge Road with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for runners, walkers, and even cyclists seeking a personal record. Participants enjoy..

The Cotter Bridge Ultra, held at Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas, is a unique timed running event featuring 1, 3, 6, and 12-hour race options. Runners complete repeated 4.1667-mile laps, each starting hourly with just under an hour to finish. The course is a scenic, mostly flat 2.08-mile out-an..

The Ultra Sweaty Santa is an annual endurance running event held in Devils Elbow, Missouri, celebrating Christmas in July with a 6-hour race on a shaded 6-mile crushed gravel loop alongside the Big Piney River near Old Route 66. Participants can run for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or the full 6 hours, with..

The Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run, held annually in Waynesville, Missouri, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 12-mile run/ruck. The event features a 10-mile out-and-back course with rolling Ozark hills and flat gravel paths lined with trees, providing sceni..

The 3 Legged Monster Race is an exciting relay event taking place on August 16, 2025, along the scenic Ozark Trail in Missouri. Teams of two will compete in three distinct legs: trail running, mountain biking, and paddling. Participants will navigate through the beautiful landscapes of the Mark Twai..

The Devil's Toll Race is a challenging 13-mile trail event held in the rugged landscapes of Missouri’s Ozark Trail. Participants can choose between running or hiking, either solo or in teams of two. The course features steep climbs, rocky terrain, and stunning vistas, including the highest point in..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon, held in Waynesville, Missouri, offers a family-friendly running event featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k races, plus a unique Leapfrog 5k challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux..

The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon race held at Lions Club Park in Rolla, Missouri. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour, day and night, with no predetermined end time. The race continues until only one runner completes a lap more than all others, crowning the last finis..

The Ozark Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run is a renowned ultra-marathon held in the Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri. Covering nearly 101 miles of pristine Ozark single-track trail, the race features approximately 12,000 feet of elevation gain, stream crossings, and technical terrain..

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 Ozark's Mountain Challenge is a unique hiking event held in Patterson, Missouri, featuring a grueling 17-mile ascent-only course up Mudlick Mountain. Participants aim to complete nine climbs totaling 7,980 feet of elevation gain—equivalent to hiking Mount Olympus in Washington—within a 12-hour w..