Trail Running calendar near Waynesville 2026-2027

Celebrate a special anniversary with a one time trail running event at Fellows Lake in Springfield. Choose between 5 or 8 mile courses through scenic Missouri trails on March 28 2026.

The 24 Hour Lions Roar is a timed endurance event on a 2.5-mile loop at Gans Creek in Columbia, Missouri. Runners can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour races, including a tag team championship. Part of the proceeds supports the local charity Pa..

Explore the historic Frisco Highline Trail on a flat, scenic, and certified rail-to-trail course. Choose from five distances, including ultras, with an optional early start for the longest races. The event starts and finishes at Willard Mid..

Race Information The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs take place at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri's largest state park, in Kaiser, Missouri. The event offers three distinct races. Available Distances Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler: A..

Experience the beauty of Missouri state parks with trail races ranging from 5k to a full marathon. This cupless event features scenic bluff views and single track trails for runners and hikers alike.

Experience the historic Berryman Trail with a single track loop through the Mark Twain National Forest. Choose between a marathon or 50 mile distance featuring continuous hills and a fully forested landscape.

Test your teamwork at the Meramec Adventure Ranch with a nine mile obstacle course featuring over 50 challenges. Navigate mud and water while carrying a team egg or enjoy the shorter two mile fun run for all ages.

Test your endurance at Missouri Freedom Camp in this last runner standing event. Complete a 4.16 mile loop every hour on a course featuring woods and creek crossings to benefit military veterans and law enforcement.

Experience a 6.2 mile fun run hosted by the Marines at Fort Leonard Wood. Navigate natural Missouri terrain and various obstacles as an individual or in a team of four.

Experience the historic beauty of Finley Farms in Ozark Missouri with an out and back run through an urban farm and the Chadwick Flyer Trail. Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast at the Market Shed after you cross the finish line.

The in2Action Trail Run will take place in Pierpont on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 21 kilometers.

Experience a unique trail run through the vineyards of Hermann Missouri. Navigate through rows of grape vines and enjoy a downhill finish followed by a wine slushy at the historic Adam Puchta Winery.

Celebrate Christmas in July with this free, 6-hour endurance run in Missouri. Choose between 6-mile and 3-mile loops on shaded trails along the Big Piney River. Prizes are awarded for best costume and most miles, with a post-run cool-off at..

The Great Sandbagger 8K features a unique race format based on predicted finish times. Runners start in staggered order, and the first to cross the line wins a traveling trophy. The certified 8K course starts at the McBaine Katy Trailhead.

The Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, Missouri, features distances from 12 miles to 100 miles on a scenic gravel loop. It supports the OneSolePurpose project, providing shoes for students. Finishers receive custom awards, and on-site camping i..

The 3 Legged Monster is a unique trail running, mountain biking, and paddling relay for teams of two on Missouri's Ozark Trail. Choose between a long or short course, navigating through the scenic Mark Twain National Forest. The event concl..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon will take place in Waynesville on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Event Format The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon where runners must complete a loop of 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometers) within one hour. Each new loop starts precisely one hour after the previous one began. The event ends when on..

Rock Bridge Revenge is a trail running event on October 17, 2026, at Rock Bridge State Park. It features 50K and 25K distances on single track trails with creek crossings. Chip timing, aid stations, and a post race lunch are provided.

Test yourself on 101 miles of iconic single track in the Missouri Ozarks. This point-to-point ultra, celebrating its 18th year, traverses the Mark Twain National Forest with significant elevation gain. It’s the 2026 Missouri RRCA State Ultr..