Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2025-2026
We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 miles of Springfield. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 miles of Springfield. See below where and when you can find the races.
The Cotter Bridge Ultra, held at Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas, is a unique timed running event featuring 1, 3, 6, and 12-hour race options. Runners complete repeated 4.1667-mile laps along a scenic, mostly flat, soft gravel course that follows the White River. Each lap must be finished withi..
The Firecracker Trek Branson is a trail running event held at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, Missouri. It features 5K and 10K distances on a scenic yet challenging course characterized by technical rock and dirt single-track trails, rocky and rooty sections, and steps. The r..
The Bad Dawg Ultra, held annually in Waynesville, Missouri, is a no-frills endurance running event featuring distances of 100 miles, 100k, 50 miles, 50k, and a 12-mile run/ruck. The race takes place on a scenic 10-mile out-and-back course with rolling Ozark hills, flat gravel paths, and tree-lined c..
The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing running event held near Half Way, Missouri, about 20 miles north of Springfield. Runners complete 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. The twis..
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..
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. The race features a challenging 4.15-mile loop of moderately technical single-track trail with rocks, roots, and about 400 feet of elevation gain per lap. Parti..
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 challenging 8-mile loop features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain with runnable sections, steep..
The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs, held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri, features three challenging races: the Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler, the Trail of Four Winds 25K, and the LOZ Traverse ultra-distance event. The LOZ Traverse combines approximately 32 miles of running with 3 miles o..