Trail Running calendar near Poplar Bluff 2026-2027

A rugged 13-mile half-marathon on the Ozark Trail in Middle Brook, MO, featuring technical terrain and scenic landmarks, with proceeds benefiting the Ozark Trail Association.

A 10 hour trail event in Cape Girardeau, MO with a 50K option on 1.5 mile loops and a separate 5K, with entry fees donated to charity.

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 late-November trail event at Klaus Park featuring an approx 5.5 mile hilly single-track course, limited to 100 runners, with post-race food and a kids fun run.

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.

Trail run in Poplar Bluff with a half marathon, 6K and a 1.7 mile walk, on-course water stations, race shirts, medals and fundraising for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park.

Mythic Race 2027 in Sikeston, MO offers on-site obstacle course 5k and 5-hour endurance events, virtual qualifiers, and a supervised 1.5 mile children’s race.

A noncompetitive ascent challenge in Patterson, MO where hikers aim for eight climbs of Mudlick Mountain totaling about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of elevation.

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.