Frisco Railroad Run

Willard, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Frisco Railroad Run

The Frisco Railroad Run takes place on the Frisco Highline Trail near Willard, MO. Races are out-and-back and run on fine-crushed, hard-packed gravel. All distances are USATF certified, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The event start and finish are located in the Willard Middle School parking lot.

Distances offered:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • Marathon (26.2)
  • Half Marathon (13.1)
  • 8K

Aid stations are located along the course at miles 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 13, 15.5, 20, and 25. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, soda, gels, and fruit; some stations have additional items and several stations include porta-potties. Portable toilets are also available at the school parking lot.

Only 50K and 50 Mile runners may use drop bags; drop bag pickup is managed from the Willard Middle School lobby and transported to designated aid stations. A gear check is available at the school lobby for all runners. No dogs, strollers, pacers, or mueling are allowed on the course.

The race is organized by the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, a not-for-profit, with Ozark Greenways as a primary beneficiary of event proceeds. To guarantee a race shirt and preferred size, registration should be completed by April 11, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miles
50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
8 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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