Trail Running calendar near Poplar Bluff 2026-2027

A roughly 13 mile Ozark Trail event with steep climbs, technical rock sections and a final river crossing at Johnson Shut-ins State Park. Proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association.

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, Missouri offers a half marathon, a 6K and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest. The 14th annual event raises funds for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park and includes shirts and medals.

An endurance hike in Patterson, Missouri where participants may climb Mudlick Mountain up to eight times to total about 7,980 feet of ascent and 23 miles within a 12 hour limit. The event is noncompetitive and offers shuttle support and aid..

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.