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.

Hard Times Trail Run at Little Sac Woods near Willard MO offers 8 mile, 25K and 50K on hilly, runnable trails with creek crossings and climbs. Field capped at 60; 25K and 50K run laps with aid stations and shuttle parking.

Join the Passion Play Trail Run at The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs for scenic trail courses from a fun run to a half marathon. Enjoy finisher medals, aid stations, finish line snacks and a ticket to see The Great Passion Pl..

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.

Choose distances from 8K to 50 Mile along the flat scenic Frisco Highline Trail in Willard MO. Organized by Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners to benefit Ozark Greenways, the marathon is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier.

Run challenging trails with lake views at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in 5 mile, 25K or a unique run plus paddle traverse. Enjoy a post race TrailFest with live music, food, vendors and camping nearby.

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.

Take on the Bad Dawg Ultra in mid August in Waynesville MO with multiple ultra options and a scenic 10 mile loop through rolling Ozark gravel roads. Support OneSolePurpose and help provide shoes to Title 1 elementary kids.

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.