Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

The Hard Roxx Run is an off-road trail adventure on the rugged SMORR trails in Missouri. Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, or 10K course with natural obstacles. The event supports a local cause through the SHE-ROXX organization.

A trail event in Mountain Home AR on February 28, 2026 offering 7K, 25K and 50K courses along Lake Norfork with significant elevation gain, a cupless aid policy, and post-race food with wristband options for guests.

Trail event at Little Sac Woods offering 8 mile, 25K, and 50K options with varied terrain, limited to 50 runners, aided stations, off-site parking and shuttle for some entrants, and proceeds benefiting a local school.

A trail event at The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs on April 4, 2026 offering Fun Run, 5k, 5 Mile and Half Marathon routes that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and sections of the Holy Land Tour. Entries include a finisher medal, aid st..

A two-day adventure relay through the Ozark Mountains around Lake Leatherwood. Teams of 4 to 8 runners each cover 15 miles over three trail segments to complete a 120-mile course.

A rail-to-trail out-and-back event on the Frisco Highline Trail near Willard, MO offering 50-mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K distances; USATF certified with a Boston-qualifying marathon and staffed aid stations along the course.

Three races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on May 2, 2026 combine trail running, lake views, and a traverse with both running and paddling. The event includes aid stations, finisher awards, swag, and a post-race festival with music and fo..

The War Eagle Trail Races return for their 21st year on June 6, 2026, at Hobbs State Park. Runners can choose between 50K, 25K, and 10K distances on runnable Northwest Arkansas trails. The event has a long history of supporting local commun..

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista on June 20, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, a medal and age group awards.

Run the trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in this 5K trail race. The event celebrates summer and freedom with a patriotic theme, offering medals, t-shirts, and awards. A kids' fun run and a training program are also available.

A no-frills ultra in Waynesville, MO with multiple distances on a 10 mile out and back gravel loop, aid stations, awards, and proceeds supporting the OneSolePurpose shoe project.

The Frog Hill Half Marathon will take place in Waynesville on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Trailfest in Highlandville, MO on October 4, 2026 features 5k, 10k and half-marathon trail races over technical, rocky and hilly terrain, with aid stations, event awards, hoodies, a half-marathon medal, and post-race tacos and local brews.

A two day trail running event in Rogersville, Missouri on December 5 and 6, 2026, offering ultramarathon distances and a separate 10 mile race, with a combined entry option that includes bonus swag.