Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail ultra on a 10 mile Ozark loop near Waynesville, MO, held August 15–16, 2026. Multiple distances are offered and proceeds support the OneSolePurpose shoe program.

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 ultramarathon in Half Way, Missouri with repeated 4.167 mile out and back laps and a cutoff that decreases by one minute each lap. The rural sealed road course features aid at the start and the turnaround.

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.

A multi-race weekend in Waynesville, MO offering 5k, 10k and half marathon courses that finish at Waynesville Park, riverside fall scenery, and an optional multi-race Frog Hill Challenge medal.

Three race formats on Bridal Cave Road and Thunder Mountain Park in Camdenton, MO: the Bridal 5Kave, a 3 hour challenge, and a 6 hour challenge. Each repeat includes about 1/2 mile down and 1/2 mile up with roughly 300 feet of elevation gai..

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.

Late-season trail ultramarathon near Springfield MO on December 5 and 6, 2026, run as repeated 2 mile loops returning to base camp. Multiple distances, on-site camping, an aid station at base camp, electronic timing, and finisher awards.

Timed endurance events at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails in Springfield, MO offer 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options on a roughly 4.15 mile single track loop with rocky, rooty terrain. Proceeds support Headington Hill Classical Acad..

A trail event on Lake Norfork in Mountain Home, Arkansas, featuring single and double track with 50K, 25K, and 7K options. The race is cupless, supports trail expansion, and uses Rocking Chair Resort for weekend logistics.

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.

A multi-race event at Lake of the Ozarks State Park near Kaiser, MO, featuring a run-plus-paddle LOZ Traverse, a 25K trail with significant elevation, and shorter trail races with aid stations and awards.