There will be navigation, trekking (running or hiking), mountain biking. The EXTREME and SHORT Courses will have slow moving river paddling. (canoes, pfds, paddles provided!!) There may, OR MAY NOT, be surprise challenges for ALL courses. The team that completes all the checkpoints (or more than other teams) with the fastest time will win the race.
There will be several checkpoints that are mandatory (transition areas), but most are not.
A team could choose to skip checkpoints and shorten the course and still have an official finish, though probably not place in the top 10. You will have access to the gear, food and drink that you have on your bike or in your pack. The maps are pre-plotted topographic maps from mytopo.com. Your team will need a basic understanding of terrain features and distance measure. There will be very few rules of travel, teams will choose their own route/strategy (with mode of travel specified for checkpoints).
Event details and schedule
RACE START 7:00 AM for 12 HOUR RACERS.
Race Start 8 AM for 6 HOUR racers.
Family course (2 Hour) may start anytime between 10-3!
Start Location: Riverfront Canoe and Campground
Event details and schedule
This race is part of the USARA and ARWS-North America, that means you will earn points to National Rankings!
Come join us for the 13th Anniversary of the Off Road Rage Adventure Race.
There will be 3 courses to CHALLENGE ALL RACERS!
The 6 hour course will be approx 20 miles biking, 6-8 trekking/running, 5 paddling, and surprise challenges! Maps will be PRE-plotted topographic maps, basic navigation skills are a MUST! Start time will be 8AM for the 8 hour, and 7 am for the 12 hour course!
The 12 hour course is about 12 miles trekking/running/crawling, 6-8 paddling, and 40ish on the bike, and surprise challenges (gravel/asphalt)!
The fall frolic is a FUN 2 hour course around the state park with various checkpoints along the way. This course is not stroller/ADA accessible. We suggest kids be at least 8 years old due to steep elevation changes. Pick up your maps ANYTIME between 10am and 3pm! Register online, or cash at race day. All racers will get fun prizes!
Please check the "required gear list" (on the above tabs) to make sure you're ready for this Adventure!
Can't WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOUR SMILING FACES!!
Race Registration will include: t-shirt (6,12 hour racers) finish line gift, pfd, canoe/kayak, paddle, topographic map, event insurance, post race snacks or meal, water/sports drinks, all the FUN and adventure you can stand!!
🎀COMC 2026 Pretty in Pink Bubble Run 🎀
Lace up and show your support for local patients at the COMC 2026 Pretty in Pink Bubble Run—a fun-filled, high-energy 5K that’s all about making a difference in style!
Get ready to run (or walk!) through clouds of PINK FOAM as we raise awareness for women’s health and rally around our community. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages—whether you're a seasoned runner or just here for the fun and foam!
💖100% of proceeds go directly to COMC’s Patient Assistance Fund, helping patients in our community access the care they need.
🗓️Date: October 10th
📍 Start Line: COMC Camdenton
Start Time: 9am
🏁Finish Line: The Ozarks Amphitheatre
👚Dress Code: Wear your best pink gear and get ready to get foamy!
If you register after October 6th, you are NOT guaranteed any swag (shirt or medal).
Join us as we run with purpose, celebrate health, and support our neighbors—one pink step at a time.
Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run
The 6th annual Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run takes place August 15–16, 2026 in Waynesville, MO. No-frills race. 10-mile out-and-back loop through the Ozarks — packed gravel, rolling hills, tree cover.Every entry supports the OneSolePurpose project, which provides a new pair of shoes to every elementary student in local Title 1 School Districts.
Distances
100 Mile100K50 Mile50K25K12-Mile Run12-Mile Ruck
Date and Start Times
Race day: August 15–16, 2026Standard start: 6:00 AM Saturday, August 15 — 36-hour cutoff (ends 6:00 PM Sunday)Early start (100 Mile and 100K only): 8:00 PM Friday, August 14 — 36-hour cutoff (ends 8:00 AM Sunday)Early starters are not eligible for Overall Male or Female awards
Location
25785 Red Oak Road, Waynesville, MO
Course Details
10-mile loop (5 out, 5 back). Typical Ozark rolling hills on packed gravel. Two aid stations: one fully stocked at the start/finish, one minimally stocked at the turnaround. Both have Gatorade, water, typical aid station food, and bathrooms. All turnarounds are clearly marked.Loop counts by distance12-Mile: 1 loop (6 out, 6 back)50K: 3 loops (first loop is 5.5 out/back, then two standard loops)100K: 6 loops (first loop is 6 out/back, then five standard loops)50 Mile: 5 loops100 Mile: 10 loops
Packet Pickup
Packet PickupFriday, August 14, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. If you need race-day pickup, contact the Race Director in advance.
Free Pasta Dinner
Friday, August 14, 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we can plan for headcount.
Awards
100 Mile,100K, and 50 Mile finishers: custom belt buckle, bumper sticker50K and 25k finishers: finisher medal and bumper sticker12-Mile runners: finisher medal, sticker12-Mile ruckers: finisher patch, stickerOverall Male and Female awards for all distances (standard start only)
Pacers
Allowed for 100 Mile and 100K only, after mile 50. 100K runners pick up pacers at mile 52 (start of final lap). All pacers must check in before heading out. No pacers — including cyclists — for any other distance. No exceptions.
Bad Dawg Race Shirt
Registration includes souvenir tri-blend race shirt. Additional T-shirts, hoodies, and tanks available for purchase through our store page.
Important Info
Bibs must be worn on the front at all times. Call out your bib number when entering the turnaround aid station.If you drop, notify race staff before you leave.Well-behaved pets welcome.Crew and family can set up at the main aid station.On-site camping is allowed and encouraged. First come, first served.
Lodging
Mainstay Suites is offering a race weekend rate of $79 (single studio) or $89 (double queen studio), including Sunday night. Call 573-451-2700 and mention the event. Less than 5 miles from the start line.
Protect Your Entry with Refund Guarantee
Life happens. Training injuries, family emergencies, work conflicts - things come up. Refund Guarantee from SPOT gives you a way out if you can't make it to the Bad Dawg.Here's how it works: You add coverage at checkout for a small fee. If something covered happens and you can't race, you file a claim directly with SPOT and get your entry fee back. The race keeps your registration either way, and SPOT handles the refund. No back and forth with the race director.Important:Refund Guarantee doesn't cover event cancellations or postponements. As stated in the waiver, entry fees are non-refundable if the event is cancelled. Refund Guarantee only covers you personally not being able to participate.Questions about coverage? Check SPOT's terms or contact their support team.
Event's current local time: 3:16 AM CT
Presenting Sponsor: Bridal Cave
The Thunder Mountain Challenge is proud to welcome Bridal Cave as the Presenting Sponsor of our inaugural event.Located at the bottom of Thunder Mountain, Bridal Cave is one of Missouri's premier natural attractions.Every registered runner—and their family and friends—will receive 25% off a guided tour of Bridal Cave by simply showing a race bib. The discount is valid during race weekend (October 3–4, 2026) or any other day Bridal Cave is open throughout the remainder of 2026.Bridal Cave526 Bridal Cave RoadCamdenton, MO 65020Phone: (573) 346-2676Email: [email protected]: https://bridalcave.com/cave-tours/
Thunder Mountain Challenge
Come conquer Thunder Mountain in its debut year! Race is capped at just 75 runners.Choose your challenge: the The Bridal 5Kave, the 3-hour challenge, or the 6-hour challenge. Each climb up Thunder Mountain gains approximately 300 feet of elevation in about 1/2 mile.The Bridal 5Kave will complete three out-and-backs. In the 3-hour and 6-hour challenges, the winner is the runner who reaches the top of Thunder Mountain the most times within the race window.There will be one aid station located at the top of Thunder Mountain. Runners will pass the aid station after every out-and-back. A check-in captain will track each runner’s climbs in real time throughout the event.All finishers in The Bridal 5Kave, 3-hour challenge, and 6-hour challenge will receive a finisher award. Awards will also be given to the top overall male and female finishers in each race.Come be part of the first year of Thunder Mountain!
Course Map
The course will be a true out-and-back format. Runners will descend Thunder Mountain on Bridal Cave Road for approximately 1/2 mile before turning left onto a gravel lake road for a short section. They will then turn around, climb back up Thunder Mountain to the finish area, and repeat the process.Most of the running will take place on asphalt along Bridal Cave Road, with a short gravel section included on the lower portion of the course.The race format will remain simple and consistent. Each repeat will include approximately 1/2 mile down and approximately 1/2 mile back up, with about 300 feet of elevation gain on every climb.The Bridal 5Kave will consist of three down-and-up repeats. The 3-Hour Challenge and 6-Hour Challenge will be based on how many climbs each runner can complete within the allotted time.You can find the course route on Strava here: https://www.strava.com/activities/19023384671
Race Rules | Drop Bags
The Bridal 5Kave:The Bridal 5Kave is a traditional race for time. Runners will complete approximately three descents down Thunder Mountain and three climbs back up Thunder Mountain. After reaching the top of Thunder Mountain on the third climb, runners will be at approximately 5K distance.All Bridal 5Kave finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers.3-Hour Challenge and 6-Hour Challenge:The 3-Hour Challenge and 6-Hour Challenge are based on total completed climbs.Each runner will check in at the top of Thunder Mountain after every climb. A check-in captain will track each runner’s total number of completed climbs throughout the event.In both the 3-Hour Challenge and 6-Hour Challenge, winners are determined by the highest number of completed climbs within the race window.If a runner is still climbing when time expires, that climb will not count toward their official climb total. The runner’s total will revert to their last completed climb before time expired. However, runners must continue climbing to the finish line after time expires. Final placement among runners with the same number of completed climbs will be determined by who is furthest along in their final out-and-back when time expires, as confirmed by the order in which those runners return to the finish line.Finisher awards will be given to every runner who remains in the race for the full duration of their challenge. Overall awards will be given to the top male and female finishers based on total completed climbs.The 3-hour and 6-hour challenge are allowed to have drop bags. The drop bag location will be at the start/finish line at the Thunder Mountain Park Event Center. Runners can access their drop bag after checking in at the top of Thunder Mountain.For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the course. Music, headphones, and earbuds are also not allowed. Runners must be able to hear traffic, volunteers, race officials, and other runners at all times.
Thunder Mountain Park Event Center | Aid Station
There will be one aid station for all three races: The Bridal 5Kave, the 3-Hour Challenge, and the 6-Hour Challenge.The aid station will be located at the top of Thunder Mountain inside the Thunder Mountain Park Event Center. It will be a fully stocked aid station with water, electrolytes, and other standard aid station items runners expect during a race. Restrooms will also be available.For all three races, this will also serve as the official check-in location. Each runner’s completed climbs will be tracked in real time. A live scoreboard will be displayed on a flat screen inside the Thunder Mountain Park Event Center, allowing runners to rehydrate, check their standings, and see how the race is unfolding.
Safety and Strategy
Thunder Mountain is steep. The climb is difficult, and the descent can be hazardous if runners are not careful.For all three races, runners should approach this as an endurance event. This is especially important for Bridal 5K competitors: this is not a typical 5K. The course includes three significant climbs before the 5K is over, and runners should think in terms of patience, strategy, and consistency from the very beginning.The half-mile descent is steep, and runners must stay under control. Do not bomb down the hill. Be careful not to crowd other runners, clip heels, or put yourself or a group around you at risk of falling. The downhill section requires focus, awareness, and smart pacing.The climb back up Thunder Mountain is also extremely challenging. For most runners, if not from the start then shortly after, running the entire climb will not be realistic. At best, many runners may only run portions of the climb. Be strategic. Think about the long game, even in the 5K.Success on this course will come from endurance, form, strategy, consistency, and smart decision-making. Keep moving, but be smart about it.Bridal Cave Road and the lower gravel section will not be closed to traffic. The course remains open to vehicles, so runners must stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Follow normal road-running best practices: run against traffic when descending and run against traffic when climbing.Reminder: for safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the course. Music, headphones, and earbuds are also not allowed. Runners must be able to hear traffic, volunteers, race officials, and other runners at all times.
Parking
There are several open-air parking lots located near the Thunder Mountain Park Event Center and the official start/finish line for the Thunder Mountain Challenge.Please look for the yellow curb stops and follow the parking signage directing you to the various open-air lots located a short distance from the start/finish area.Runners are encouraged to carpool whenever possible.
Event's current local time: 4:24 AM CT
RACE DETAILS
This is a great race full of family-friendly fun. The Leapfrog 5k takes place on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Park (216 Olive Street). Chip timed with a flat and fast out and back course. The 10k and Half Marathon start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (10/03) morning at East Elementary (1501 State Road F) in Waynesville and end at the Waynesville Park. There will be shuttles to take you back to your car. You'll love going DOWN Frog Hill and catching a full view of our famous Frog Rock which is listed as one of the great things to see when visiting Missouri. And if you're looking for a challenge, run the Leapfrog 5k on Friday night, then the 10k or half on Saturday and receive a third medal for completing the Frog Hill Challenge!!! All of the races will lead you along the banks of the Roubidoux where you'll see the beautiful colors of fall in the Ozarks.https://www.visitmo.com/things-to-do/frog-rockEvent details and schedulePacket Pickup for all races: Friday, October 2 from 2-5:30 in the Waynesville Park, race day pickup will be available on Saturday morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m.Leapfrog 5k begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Waynesville Park. Out and back course with food to follow. Always a fun time!!10k/Half begin on Saturday morning (10/03/26) at 8:00 a.m. behind East Elementary School. Packet pickup will be in the FEMA shelter (1501 State Road F). Race will end in the Waynesville Park with shuttles to take you back to the start. Stay for the food and the fun of Fall Fest (https://www.facebook.com/events/2399939900177906) after you're done!! Course maps and other information can be found at froghillhalf.com*Use the code ACTIVEKIDS at checkout to register your children between the ages of 6-18 for FREE!! *No shirt but child will receive a medal. *Shirts NOT guaranteed for those who register AFTER 9/01/26.*Want an extra challenge? Sign up for the Route 66 challenge ($30) and run one of the distances at Frog Hill, Honoring our Heroes Marathon (5k/10k/half/relay) and Run for the Ranch (5k/10k/half/full/relay) and receive a one of a kind Route 66 Race Series embroidered vest!Mainstay Suites (573-451-2700) is offering a rate of $79 for a single studio, and $89 for a double queen studio for the weekend (including Sunday night). Mention the event when calling.
Event's current local time: 3:41 AM CT
Oktoberfest at Lake of the Ozarks is back with a .5k and a 5k.
Yes, you read that right. In addition to a traditional 5k, we have a one-half K (roughly .31 miles for you non-runners).
Starting and finishing at the Sanctuary Brewery in Osage Beach, this will be the 5k of the year!
5K
5k registration is $40 and includes a shirt, a piece of swag, and a coupon for a free beer at The Sanctuary!
There will be an aid station at the turnaround.
.5k
.5k registration is $15. It doesn't come with a shirt or swag, but participants can purchase a shirt for $15.
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The Oktoberfest races are directed by FundRuns.
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All proceeds will benefit:
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