Trail Running calendar near Walnut Shade 2025-2026

Leaky Hourglass Ultra, hosted in Half Way, Missouri, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon with a twist: each lap of the 4.167-mile out-and-back course reduces the cutoff by one minute. Runners traverse a chip-sealed rural highway with rolling hills, about 250 feet of elevation per lap, and the event..

Hit The Road, Jack! is a certified long-distance running event held on the Ruby Jack Trail in Carthage, Missouri. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, and a virtual run option. All courses are out-and-back routes entirely on the scenic Rub..

Little Heroes Park Mountain Run/Walk is a 5k Run/Walk event taking place in Walnut Shade, Missouri (65771) at 108 Little Heroes Circle. The race is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Details and registration are available on RunSignup, and additional information can be found on the official..

Trailfest, hosted by Fleet Feet Springfield, is a trail running event held at Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park in Highlandville, Missouri. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon. The course is known for its technical, rocky, root-filled, and hilly te..

Highground Trailfest in Neosho, MO is a daylong outdoor race at Morse Park (563 E Spring St, Neosho 64850). Participants choose from trail runs of 5k, 10k, or 15k, and mountain bike races of 10k or 20k, with the option to compete in both disciplines. The event markets an action-packed day of trail r..

Busiek Crazy 8's Ultra is held at Busiek State Park in Highlandville, Missouri. It is an ultramarathon offering a 32-mile course built from looping an 8-mile trail within the park. Participants strive to complete as many loops as possible within an eight-hour time limit.The event emphasizes a straig..

Devils Den Trail Race is a trail running event at Devils Den State Park near West Fork, Arkansas. The 2025 edition offers three courses: 3.5 miles, 5.75 miles, and 8.5 miles. The routes traverse recently improved mountain-bike and hiking trails along Lee Creek, with all races starting from the pavil..

Last Chance Ultra is the fourth annual trail ultramarathon weekend in Springfield, Missouri, running December 6–7, 2025. Runners can select from 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, or a Sunday 10 Miler, offering a range of endurance challenges year’s end. The event centers on trail courses hosted by Hea..

Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Race is Fayetteville’s annual cold-weather trail event held at Kessler Mountain Regional Park (2600 W Judge Cummings Rd). It offers two distances for runners and those looking to transition to longer trail racing. The courses are about 95% singletrack, with the 15K featuri..

David's Trail Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in Mountain Home, Arkansas, along the scenic Lake Norfork in the Ozarks. The race offers three distances: 7K, 25K, and a demanding 50K course featuring over 5,000 feet of elevation change on a mix of single and double track trails..

Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run, now in its 4th year, takes place January 24, 2026 at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails near Springfield, Missouri. Runners can enter 12-, 6-, 3-, or 1-hour timed events on a 4.15-mile loop of moderately technical single-track with rocks and roots, weaving through hardwood..

Hard Times Trail Run in Willard, MO, is billed as the Toughest Footrace in Greene County and takes place at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area. The event offers three distances on an 8-mile loop: 8 miles, 25K, and 50K, with 25K and 50K runners completing laps in a “washing-machine” style, alternatin..

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, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and a Half Marathon Trail..

Last Person Standing by Flint Creek Endurance is a unique endurance running event held in Gentry, Arkansas. Participants run a 1-mile loop that must be completed within 20 minutes. The race continues with loops starting every 20 minutes until only one runner remains or no one finishes in time.Each r..