Trail Running calendar near Patterson 2026-2027

A 3 person cross country relay on July 31, 2026 at the Osage XC course in Cape Girardeau. Teams run three 1 mile legs and use a bring your own baton format for creative handoffs.

A three leg relay for teams of two on the Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest. Run, mountain bike and paddle over 55M or 33M options with on course aid and paddles provided.

A rugged half marathon hike and run on the Ozark Trail near Middle Brook, Missouri. The route covers about thirteen miles of rocky, technical terrain with notable elevation change and limited on‑course support.

A point-to-point trail ultramarathon near Steelville, Missouri covering about 100 miles of single-track through Mark Twain National Forest, with roughly 12,000 feet of gain, 13 aid stations, crew access, drop bags, and pacer options.

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 fundraiser trail event in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 27, 2027, offering a half marathon, a 6K run, and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest. Entry includes a T shirt and specified medals; day‑of registration costs more.

A 23-mile ascent challenge on Mudlick Mountain in Patterson, MO, where hikers aim for eight climbs totaling 7,980 feet of elevation within a 12-hour window. Registration includes food, aid stations, event swag and an optional pre-event Spar..

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.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra at Missouri Freedom Camp in Bourbon, MO on June 5, 2027. Runners complete repeated 4 miles 880 feet loops each hour, with aid at the barn, camping and a pre-race dinner; proceeds benefit Freedom 13.