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 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 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.

An ascent only hiking challenge in Patterson, Missouri where participants hike eight ascents of Mudlick Mountain for about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of total elevation gain within a 12 hour limit. Shuttles return hikers to the base after each..

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.