Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

Hades Climb in Ozark is a timed stair loop event on July 11, 2026 offering 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour options, with stamped loops for a medal, spark and fire effects, a lap bell, music, and a finish line Certificate of Death.

A 5K trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve held after the Fourth of July that includes a kids fun run, finisher medal and awards, patriotic outfit prize, and an optional 8-week training program.

Bad Dawg Ultra is a multi distance endurance event August 15–16, 2026 near Waynesville, Missouri, run on a 10 mile out and back loop through Ozark gravel and hills. Distances range from 12 miles to 100 miles with aid stations and on site ca..

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 near Half Way, Missouri on August 29, 2026, using 4.167 mile laps with the cutoff reduced by one minute each lap. The rural out-and-back course has rolling hills, aid stations, and on site camping.

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.

Multi distance weekend in Waynesville MO with 5k 10k and half marathon courses along the Roubidoux and views of Frog Rock. A multi race challenge awards a bonus medal and child entries are available with a registration code.

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 trail runs on a roughly 4.15 mile single-track loop in Springfield MO with 12, 6, 3 and 1 hour options. Aid station, recorded lap tracking, swag and awards are included and proceeds support Headington Hill Classical Academy.

Experience a trail run through the Ozarks along Lake Norfork with distances ranging from 7K to 50K. This environmentally conscious event features significant elevation changes and follows ATRA standards in a beautiful lakeside setting.

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 day at Lake of the Ozarks State Park featuring trail races and run-plus-paddle traverses, on-site aid stations and finisher awards. Kayaks are required for traverse entries and dogs are not permitted on course.