Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

A multi-distance loop trail event in Waynesville, MO on August 15–16, supporting OneSolePurpose with aid stations, camping, and pacer rules for the longest distances.

A five kilometer trail run and a one mile run or walk in downtown Crane, Missouri, hosted by Discover Crane with proceeds to the Crane City Pool. Packet and T shirt pickup available; register by August 2 to guarantee a shirt.

A Last Man Standing race in Half Way, Missouri where each 4.167 mile lap reduces the cutoff by one minute until one runner remains.

Trail races of 5k and 10k run through the Ozark Mountains at Howler Bike Park on August 29, 2026. The routes cross rugged, uneven trails and pass native rock and forest features.

Little Heroes Park in Walnut Shade, MO holds a running event on September 26, 2026 offering a 2K fun run and a hilly 5K; registration runs May 18 to September 26 and the entry fee is $35.

Weekend races in Waynesville MO with 5k, 10k and half marathon courses along the Roubidoux plus a combined Frog Hill Challenge medal.

A debut hill race in Camdenton with a 5K and timed 3 hour and 6 hour climb challenges on repeated half mile ascents with about 300 feet gain each.

Experience a technical trail event in Highlandville featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants enjoy a hilly course followed by a post race celebration with local craft beer and walking tacos.

Trail runs at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park feature 15K, 25K and 50K courses through wooded, hilly terrain with streams and rocks. The weekend includes aid stations, race shirts and medals, plus challenge options to run both distances.

A timed-loop endurance event at Ballparks National where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop within chosen 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 hour leagues, choosing either obstacle Gauntlet or a Pure Running Division.

Back 40 Trail Races in Bella Vista, Arkansas on November 14, 2026 feature 5, 13, 20 and 40 mile courses across extensive singletrack and varied natural terrain.

A trail ultramarathon weekend near Springfield, MO with looped courses from 10 miles to 100 miles, onsite camping, a single basecamp aid station, and a 32 hour cutoff.

Timed endurance event on a 4.15-ish mile single-track loop in Springfield, MO with 12, 6, 3, and 1 hour options and on-site aid.

A winter trail race around Lake Norfork with 50K, 25K and 7K options, cupless aid stations, and significant elevation gain.

Trail running weekend at The Great Passion Play grounds in early April 2027, with 1K, 5k, 5-mile, and half marathon courses that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and Holy Land Tour. Entry includes a show ticket and a finisher medal.

Four races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park mixing trail running and paddling, with aid stations, awards, and required personal kayaks or paddle boards for paddle legs.