Lake Of The Ozarks Endurance Runs

Event overview

The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs is a trail running event held on May 2, 2026 at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, with the start/finish at Public Beach #1 near Linn Creek, Missouri. The event weekend includes a post-race TrailFest with food, drink, live music, awards, and vendor booths. Registration for the event closes on April 30. Registration includes at least one swag item, a finisher award, a post-race beverage ticket, access to vendors, and a stocked finish-line aid station. Registrations made within three weeks of race day cannot be guaranteed swag, a finisher award, or a meal/beverage ticket.

Courses and logistics

Distances offered:

• Wandering Bobcat - 5 miles (closer to 5.5 miles)
• Trail of Four Winds - 25K
• LOZ Traverse - approximately 32 miles running and 3 miles paddling

The Trail of Four Winds 25K and Wandering Bobcat courses run through Lake of the Ozarks State Park and include single-track, rock outcrops, overlooks, creek crossings, roots, loose rock, and steep grades. The 25K has about 1,600 feet of elevation gain; the 5-mile course lists about 700 feet of gain. The LOZ Traverse combines the 25K course with two paddle legs across the lake; competitors must provide their own kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle board, use a Coast Guard approved life jacket, and use one person per boat. Cutoffs include a 3.5 hour cutoff to finish the Four Winds side and an overall 10 hour cutoff. Aid stations are located at multiple mile points; drop bags for the LOZ Traverse are at the start/finish. Packet pickup is available on race day. Finisher awards and overall top awards are presented at the TrailFest and must be collected in person. Photographs are taken and made available at no charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.