Trail Running calendar near Patterson 2026-2027

A forested single track loop in the Mark Twain National Forest offers a Marathon (one loop) and a near 53 mile 50 mile option over hilly terrain with stream crossings, cupless aid stations, and on course support.

An hourly loop endurance race at Missouri Freedom Camp on June 6, 2026, where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. Proceeds benefit The Freedom 13 veteran support organization.

A two person relay along the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling through the Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri, with short and long course options and river finish scenery.

An off-road half marathon on rugged Ozark Trail terrain with steep elevation, technical rock sections, and a river crossing. The event benefits the Ozark Trail Association, uses mandatory shuttles, and awards commemorative patches to finish..

An 18th edition, point to point trail 100 miles through the Ozark Trail in Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri. The course includes single track, stream crossings, about 12,000 feet of climb and 13 aid stations.

A Halloween 3.5 miles trail run at Otahki Lake KOA on October 31, 2026 that raises funds for the Care Camps Foundation, with a limited event shirt, participation medal, snacks, and trophies for the top three finishers.

Timed ultraruns at Rotary Park in Paragould with 6, 12 and 24 hour formats built from repeated 4.167 mile cycles. Races follow a last participant standing format and proceeds benefit the Paragould Police Department.

A team focused winter trekking event at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park from December 4 to 6, 2026. Three courses range from a wheelchair accessible 4 mile walk to multi day 40 mile and 17 mile treks, honoring Korean War service members.

A community trail event on Wolf Creek Trail in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, offering a half marathon, a 6K, and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest to raise funds for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park. Race day shirts and medals are included.

A noncompetitive endurance event in Sam A. Baker State Park where hikers aim to ascend Mudlick Mountain eight times in 12 hours, covering about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of ascent; shuttles, aid stations, and an optional pre-event ceremony ar..

Trail races at Echo Bluffs and Current River state parks with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a full trail marathon, featuring single-track sections, bluff views, rolling hills, and a cupless format.