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Last Chance Ultra

Name: Last Chance Ultra
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Springfield

Springfield, United States • 5-6 Dec 2026

Last Chance Ultra - Springfield, MO

Last Chance Ultra is the fourth annual trail running event held in early December 2026 in Springfield, Missouri. The event is based at 6176 S State Hwy VV and offers multiple ultramarathon and shorter trail distances. Registration for the event closes on Sat, Dec 5 at 11:59 PM CT.

Distances offered include:

100 Miler
100K
50 Miler
50K
10 miler

Racing takes place on trails around the Springfield area. The event includes a double entry option called "DOUBLE-TAP" that pairs a Saturday distance with the Sunday 10 miler; entrants registered in both receive bonus swag and Ultra Bragging Rights. The listing identifies the event as an end of year opportunity for additional mileage and a final race before the new year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Springfield

Race information

Website Registration

100 mi

100 Miler

100 km

100k

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

10 mi

10 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Saturday Jun 6

Run Finley Farms 10 Miler

Ozark

4 mi

10 mi

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.

Saturday Jul 11

Hades Climb - Springfield, MO

Ozark

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Leaky Hourglass Ultra

Halfway

Backyard Ultra

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Trailfest - Fleet Feet Springfield

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