Trail Running calendar near Poplar Bluff 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 rugged 13-mile Ozark Trail event in Middle Brook, Missouri, featuring steep climbs, rocky technical terrain, waterfalls and a river crossing. Proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association and finishers receive custom commemorative patches.

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.

Wolf Creek Trail Run in Poplar Bluff, MO on March 27, 2027 offers a half marathon, a 6K and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest to raise funds for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park. The event includes shirts and medals.

A 23 mile ascent only hiking challenge on Mudlick Mountain requiring eight ascents to match 7,980 feet of elevation, completed within twelve hours, with shuttle support, aid stations, and an optional pre event Spark of Strength ceremony.

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.