Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

An off-road trail running event at Southern Missouri Offroad Ranch on February 28, 2026. Offers a 1 mile fun run plus 5K and 10K trail races, participant shirts and finish snacks, with proceeds supporting Harmony House.

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..

Outback in the Ozarks Pure Trail Edition is a 120 mile team relay around Eureka Springs that winds through scenic Ozark trails. Teams race Friday and Saturday and each runner completes three trail legs for 15 miles of rugged fun.

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..

Charity trail races at Hobbs State Park in Rogers, AR on June 6, 2026 offering 10K, 25K and 50K options. Proceeds support Friends of Hobbs and the Lions Club Scholarship Fund; the event is cupless and refunds are not given.

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.

Take on Hades Climb in Ozark, Missouri on July 11, 2026. Race the clock in 1 hour, 2 hour, or 4 hour stair challenges and collect stamped medals as sparks, fire effects, a lap bell and loud music fuel the atmosphere.

A fourth annual trail event at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve featuring a 5K run, an 8-week training program with group runs, and a kids fun run; proceeds support the Peel Compton Foundation.

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.

A half marathon and Tadpole 10k in Waynesville, Missouri follow mixed packed gravel and pavement along the Roubidoux River and include a climb called Superior Hill. A Friday night Leapfrog 5k can add medals as part of the Frog Hill Challeng..

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.