Trail Running calendar near Willard 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..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon, held in Waynesville, Missouri, offers a family-friendly running event featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k races, plus a unique Frog Hill Challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux R..

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..

4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra, held in Macks Creek, Missouri, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon following the Backyard Ultra format. Runners cover a 4.1667-mile loop (6.7056 km) every hour, with the field shrinking as each loop is completed. The course is a loop or out-and-back and must be fi..

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..

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..

Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs, staged at Lake of the Ozarks State Park near Linn Creek, Missouri, features three trail/ultra challenges: Wandering Bobcat 5M (about 5 miles, ~700 ft of elevation), Trail of Four Winds 25K (about 15.5 miles with 1,600+ ft gain), and LOZ Traverse (32 miles of runnin..