Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2025-2026

Join the HOWL O WEEN Hairy and Scary Fest Zombie Run in Mountain Home, Arkansas on October 25, 2025 for a spooky 5K, pet fair and costume contest supporting Lucky Dawg Rescue. Enjoy DJ tunes, a live band and family friendly fun with survivo..

Run the Spooky Sprint 5K in Willard on October 25, 2025 for a lively night race along the Frisco Highline Trail through moonlit woods. This paved out and back 5K welcomes all paces and promises festive, spooky fun.

Test your limits at the 4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra in Macks Creek, Missouri on November 15, 2025, running a 4.17 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains. All race profits benefit Kids' Harbor Child Advocacy Center.

Last Chance Ultra : December 6-7, 2025 The Last Chance Ultra is a trail running event held in Springfield, MO on December 6 and 7, 2025. The event is the fourth annual edition and is organized by Heartland Racing Co. The venue is listed as..

Run scenic single and double track around Norfork Lake in Mountain Home AR with 7K, 25K and 50K options for every trail level. Enjoy rugged climbs, lakeside views, and onsite lodging at Rocking Chair Resort.

Event status and location The Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run for January 24, 2026 has been cancelled. Organizers cite the end of a sponsorship partnership as the reason and indicated plans to seek a new sponsor for a possible return in 2027...

Event details The Hard Times Trail Run is held at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area East Parking Lot near Willard, MO. The course is an 8-mile loop with more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The surface includes runnable sections, downhi..

The Passion Play Trail Run, held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, offers a unique running experience on the scenic Great Passion Play Trails, part of the Oz Trail System. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, the event features four distances: a Fun Run..

Explore rugged single track and lake views at the Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs on May 2, 2026, offering a 5 mile, 25K and an adventurous Traverse that adds lake paddling. Celebrate at TrailFest with food, music, awards and vendors.

Challenge yourself at Leaky Hourglass Ultra, a Last Man Standing race in Half Way, MO on Aug 29. Run repeated 4.167 mile laps on rolling rural roads as the cutoff tightens each lap, with aid stations and primitive camping.