Trail Running calendar near Ozark 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 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 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 in Bella Vista offering 10K and 5K runs and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, and a finishers medal.

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 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..

Multi-distance ultrarun in Waynesville, MO on August 15 to 16, 2026 featuring a 10 mile out and back loop through Ozark gravel and rolling hills. Entries support the OneSolePurpose shoe project.

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 weekend of road races in Waynesville, Missouri with 5k, 10k and half marathon options. A Friday evening 5k plus Saturday races follow a riverside course near Frog Rock and fall foliage.

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.

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.

Late season trail ultra near Springfield MO on December 5, 2026, offering 10 miles, 50k, 50 miles, 100k and 100 miles on a two mile loop that returns to base camp each lap.

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.

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.