Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2025-2026
We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 miles of Springfield. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 miles of Springfield. See below where and when you can find the races.
The Hades Climb in Springfield, MO, is a thrilling stair climbing challenge held at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Participants choose from 1-hour, 2-hour, or 4-hour events, aiming to complete as many stair loops as possible within their time frame. The course spans nearly 600 meters, with over..
Bad Dawg Ultra is an endurance running event held annually in Waynesville, Missouri, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100k, 50 miles, 50k, and a 12-mile run/ruck. The course is a 10-mile out-and-back loop with rolling Ozark hills and flat gravel paths lined with trees, offering..
The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing ultramarathon held in Half Way, Missouri, about 20 miles north of Springfield. Participants run multiple 4.167-mile out-and-back laps on a chip-sealed rural highway featuring rolling hills and approximately 250 feet of elevation gain per lap. T..
The Frog Hill Half Marathon, held in Waynesville, Missouri, offers a family-friendly running event featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k races, plus a unique Frog Hill Challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux R..
Trailfest, hosted by Fleet Feet Springfield, is a trail running event held at Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park in Highlandville, Missouri. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon. The course features technical, rocky, root-filled, and hilly terrain, a..
The 4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in Macks Creek, Missouri. Following the Big's Backyard Ultra format, runners complete a 4.1667-mile (6.7 km) loop every hour, starting at 7:00 AM, with each loop beginning precisely on the hour. Participants must finish each lo..
Last Chance Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Springfield, Missouri, typically in early December. The race offers multiple distances including a 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, and a 10-mile run, catering to a wide range of ultrarunners and trail enthusiasts. The event encourages participants t..
The Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run is an annual timed endurance event held at the Sac River Mountain Bike Trails near Springfield, Missouri. Participants can choose from 12, 6, 3, or 1-hour run options on a new 4.15-mile loop featuring moderately technical single-track terrain with rocks, roots, and..
David's Trail Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in Mountain Home, Arkansas, near scenic Lake Norfork. The race offers three distances: 7K, 25K, and a demanding 50K course featuring over 5,000 feet of elevation change through a mix of single and double track trails in the Ozarks..
The Hard Times Trail Run in Willard, Missouri, is known as the toughest footrace in Greene County. Held at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area, the event offers three distances: 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course is an 8-mile loop featuring over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, with runnable sections, ch..
The Passion Play Trail Run, held annually at The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, offers a unique running experience through scenic trails that are part of the Oz Trail System. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, the event features four distances: a Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trai..
The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs, held in Linn Creek, Missouri, is a trail running event featuring three races: the Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler (about 5.5 miles with 700+ feet elevation), the Trail of Four Winds 25K (a challenging 25K with 1600+ feet elevation through Lake of the Ozarks State Park..