Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run

The Butterflies and Blueberries 5k Trail Run/Walk, held in Billings, Missouri, is a unique trail event honoring Amaris Eliana Young. Taking place at Burton’s Blueberry Farm, the course features a scenic route through blueberry bushes, a challenging hill known as "bubble mountain," and fields signifi..

The Crane Broiler Festival Chicken Chase 5K is a community running event held in downtown Crane, Missouri, featuring a 5K trail run and a 1-mile run/walk. The 5K course primarily follows the city's smooth gravel public trail system, while the 1-mile route is mostly paved and stroller-friendly. The e..

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing ultramarathon held in Half Way, Missouri, about 20 miles north of Springfield. The event features a challenging 4.167-mile out-and-back course on a chip-sealed rural highway with rolling hills and approximately 250 feet of elevation gain per la..

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..

The Busiek Crazy 8s is a running event held at Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area in Highlandville, Missouri. Participants can choose between 4-hour and 8-hour race options, offering a challenging endurance experience. The course takes place in a scenic natural setting, providing runners with a t..

Last Chance Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Springfield, Missouri, offering a variety of distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 10-mile race. Taking place over two days in early December, it provides runners a final opportunity to log miles and compete before the ne..