43 running, walking, and cycling events in Springfield, Missouri

THIS RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JAN 31st

Date: Saturday, Feb 7th, 2026

Time: race morning Packet Pick-up/Registration at 7:30 a.m.- 8:45

Race at 9:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up: Friday, Feb 6th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Place: O’Reilly Catholic Student Center

847 South Holland Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

Fee: $45.00 (if received by Jan 23rd, 4:30 p.m.) after the 23rd $50.00 (at 4:31pm )

$25.00 Groups with 10 or more runners please call 417 865 0802 for special discount code

Awards: Overall male & female and to 1st, place 5K finishers in each age group; Male

and Female. Award ceremony immediately following race.

Age Groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 69

All runners receive a finishing metal and the first 100 people to sign up get a T-shirt but sizes only guaranteed until January 4th.

For more information, call (417) 865-0802. All registrations are non-refundable.

Ready to run your heart out? Join us for the annual Couple Shuffle 2-mile, 5k, and 10k! Whether you're sprinting with your sweetheart or racing solo, this Valentine themed race promises a heart-pounding good time. Enjoy a course sprinkled with fun photo ops, and a finish line filled with sweet treats and high-fives. Put on your running shoes and let’s make this Valentine’s a day to remember! 💖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Fun for the whole family!

The fun includes-

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k 12 & Under are only $17!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 2-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

In Nepal's folklore, Yeti is an "abominable Snowman", who looks like an ape, is taller than an average human, and is believed to live in the Himalayas, Siberia, Central and East Asia. Yeti, during pre-19th century, has been believed to be a "Glacier Being" who was worshipped by the indigenous communities.

However, in Southwest, MO, he is a cute big fellar that we can't wait to see this February 21st, 2026 to playfully run from him, take pictures with him, high-five him, and have a chilly party with him!

Come join us and:

• Run/Walk/Jog/Cartwheel

• Earn Your Comfy Hoodie for ALL PARTICIPANTS

• Choose Between One of the Bonus Swag

• Enjoy Tasty Treats and Food

• Wear WHITE to match Freddie!

• AND Dance to Some YETI MUSIC

Join us this March for the 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle presented by Saucony! Come ready to wear green while you run, walk, or jog your way to the finish line in our 5k, 15k, or the Beer Mile presented by Springfield Brew Co., if you've got the guts (no pun intended). March 14th, 2026 in Downtown Springfield. Come earn your Comfy Shirt, Two Beers, and Medal! (15k only)

Time/Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026

• 15k: 8:00am

• 5k: 8:10am

• Beer Mile 10:00am

15k & 5k Awards: Male & Female Overall winners in the 5K and 15K receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate!

Top 3 in each age group 12&U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ get a Fleet Feet gift certificate!

Beer Mile Awards: Overall Male & Female get a Fleet Feet gift certificate!

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and a an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

We are excited to bring two new events to the community for 2026, in celebration of our anniversary! These events are one of a kind and will not be offered after this year. Our Fellows Lake 5 and 8 Mile Trail Runs, March 28, showcase the amazing beauty of the Fellows Lake area. The trails have just the right combination of challenge and fun, making them an ideal running option. Race amenities will be showcased the week of January 19 with early registrants receiving a unisex tri-blend hoodie.

🎸🐰 Recovery Rocks 5K/10K Run & Easter Egg Hunt BECAUSE Recovery ROCKS… and so do Easter Eggs!🐣🎶

📆 When: April 4, 2026

• Registration: 8am

• Race Start Time: 9am

• Easter Egg Hunt: 10:15am

📍Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event! All ages welcome!

Get ready to rock your run AND celebrate spring at our Second Annual Recovery Rocks 5K & 10K! All proceeds go toward helping individuals on their addiction recovery journey, because Recovery ROCKS!

🎸 Wear your best rock band costume, enjoy rock music at the start/finish line, and show off your rockstar spirit as we move for a cause!

🐣 EASTER EGG HUNT ALERT – 10:15 AM! 🐰

At 10:15 AM, we’ll be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 & under. And guess what? The Easter Bunny is hopping by to say hello and take pictures with the kiddos!

💡 Pro tip: Bring a basket and your best egg-hunting game face!

🥇 Race Goodies & Awards:

• Register by March 1 to guarantee a Recovery Rocks t-shirt and finisher’s medal!

• Overall Male & Female Winners (5K & 10K) will take home a one-of-a-kind guitar trophy🎸

• Top finishers in each age group (male & female) will receive an additional medal:

• 12 & Under

• 13–19

• 20–29

• 30–39

• 40–49

• 50–59

• 60–69

• 70 & Up

At Better Life in Recovery, our mission is to deal hope and foster dignity through community, connection, and celebration. Whether you run, walk, cheer, or hunt eggs, you’re helping make a difference.

👟🎤🐣So grab your running shoes, put on that rockstar outfit, bring the kids, and come party with us for a good cause!

👉 Register now and let’s make Recovery ROCK! 🎸

You are invited to be part of our 4th Annual Potter’s House - Steve Proffitt Legacy 5K & Fun Run, a walk, jog, and race where students, alumni, and community members come together to raise funds for Potter’s House, our favorite local coffee shop that loves you back. This year’s theme, “Give Love Back to the Potter’s House,” celebrates the incredible impact this ministry has had on the lives of college students in Springfield and invites the community to join us in giving back.

Since 1999, Potter’s House has been a home away from home and a safe place for students to study, connect, and build lifelong relationships all over a cup of coffee. Alongside the coffee shop, The Studio next door hosts small group meetings and weekly fellowship gatherings for international students.

This annual event continues to honor and celebrate the amazing life and ministry of co-founder Steve Proffitt (1954–2021), whose legacy lives on through every student touched by this place of belonging and hope.

Must register by March 27, 2026 to guarantee shirt

See more at: https://www.thepoho.com/

Prizes will be Potter's House swag and coffee gift certificates for winners in each category of runners.

• 1st-3rd M/F 17&under

• 1st-3rd M/F 18-29

• 1st-3rd M/F 30-39

• 1st-3rd M/F 40-49

• 1st-3rd M/F 50+

Virtual Registrants:

• Packets will be sent the week following the in-person event.

Stay tuned for a treat after you complete the 5K!

CPO’s Stride for Stronger Communities

Building Stronger Neighborhoods, One Mile at a Time

Take a stride toward stronger neighborhoods!

Join us for CPO’s Stride for Stronger Communities 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, an uplifting community event benefiting Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the 33 counties we serve across the Ozarks.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun, meaningful way to support your community, there’s a place for you at the starting line.

Event Options:

• 5K Run – Challenge yourself with a professionally timed race experience.

• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Perfect for families, friends, and participants of all ages and abilities.

Corporate Challenge: Rally Your Team!

Engage your workplace and show your team spirit by joining the Corporate Challenge! Gather your coworkers, form the largest team, and stride together for stronger communities.

The largest team will earn bragging rights and take home some hardware to showcase your victory. It’s a great way to build camaraderie, promote wellness, and make a lasting impact in the Ozarks.

When you register, make sure to enter your employer’s name so your participation counts toward your business’s team total!

Who will claim the title? Bring your team to the starting line and find out!

Professional timing services will be provided by Heartland Racing Co., ensuring accurate results for all competitive runners.

Every step you take helps CPO build resilient children, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods—one mile at a time.

Join the movement. Make a difference.

#CPOzarks | #CPOStride

Spice Up Your Run at the Inaugural SALSA Run! 💃🌶️

Looking for the ultimate post-Cinco de Mayo celebration? Join us in Springfield, MO, for the SALSA Run—the only race where your finish line is a block party! Whether you’re looking to crush a 10K, cruise through a 5K, or take a breezy 1-Mile stroll, we’ve got a distance for every pace.

The best part? Our "medal" isn't something that just sits on a shelf. Every finisher receives a LITERAL salsa bowl medal that you can use immediately at our massive chip and queso bar!

Your registration includes:

• 👕 Official SALSA Run Soft-Style Shirt

• 🥣 Exclusive Salsa Bowl Medal (Yes, you can eat out of it!)

• 🎫 Custom Commemorative Bib

• 🧀 Unlimited access to the Chips, Salsa, and Queso bar

Don't miss the hottest block party in Springfield. Run the race, then stay for the chips!

NEW THIS YEAR: The OMC Duathlon Series is Powered by Heartland Racing Co. providing:

• Cutting Edge Electronic Timing & LIVE Results

• Heartland Racing Co. Results app integration

• Custom Stacking Medals for participants that race in 2-4 of the weeks

• Shirt for participants that race in minimum of 3 out of 4 weeks

• Larger Participant Base

The focus of the Duathlon Series is giving beginners a safe and fun entry into multisport.

2026 will be the 30th consecutive year of the Duathlon Series!

Dates: Tuesdays – May 12th, May 19th, May 26th, June 2nd – 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Fellows Lake Recreation Area (NW corner of lake)

Series Schedule (subject to change)

Run 1 mile – Bike 11 miles – Run 1 mile

Run 2 mile – Bike 11 miles – Run 1 mile

Run 1 miles – Bike 11 miles – Run 2 miles

Run 2 miles – Bike 11 miles – Run 2 miles

Categories: Individuals or relay teams welcome

Grab your crew and lace up for Rescue One’s 12th Annual Fast and the Furriest! Join us for a fun morning walk or run through the beautiful Rountree neighborhood. We will be back at the same location as last year—1409 E Cherry Street, the field next to Sleepy Opossum Cafe—following our tried-and-true route. This family-friendly event welcomes animal lovers and athletes of all ages and experience levels. Well-socialized, leashed pups are encouraged (no retractable leashes). Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, or virtual race option.

Every step supports Rescue One and helps save lives!

This event will take place rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions for participants or volunteers. In the event of severe weather, we will look at rescheduling the event for later in the year.

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, pacers for half marathon free photos, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Run & Remember is more than a 5K. Each year Lost & Found Grief Center hosts our memorial event and 5K to bring our community together to honor the memory of loved ones who have died. This is an opportunity for you to invite others to remember your loved one with you. Being alongside others with shared experience helps create a sense of togetherness, showing that no one is grieving alone.

5K RUN/WALK & 1 MILE MEMORY WALK: Run & Remember is an all ages, all abilities event. You can run or walk the 5K through downtown Springfield or follow the shaded path back to the park on the 1 Mile Memory Walk that ends at the Memory Garden. Runners, walkers, strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs are all welcome.

MEMORY GARDEN: There is a special area at the park we call the Memory Garden. You can purchase a memorial sign, which will include the name and a photo of your loved one. These are displayed in the Memory Garden as a place for reflection and remembrance during the event. You may take your sign with you at the end of the event or pick it up from the Lost & Found office the following week.

REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM & RACE AWARDS: Race awards will begin at roughly 7:30 after most runners finish the race. Immediately following awards, we will have a short memorial program. The Lost & Found Programs team puts together a meaningful presentation that will allow you to reflect on your grief journey and remember the life of your loved one.

MORC Presents: Omba Caramba! 2026- XC MTB Race

"A Race For Everyone"

Sponsored by: Kelly Dental

Event/Course Description:

• Date: Sunday, June 7th

• Location: Sac River Mountain Bike Trails, Springfield, MO (Managed by Ozark Greenways) 300-acre Springfield-Greene County park with approximately 14 miles of interconnecting singletrack.

• Course: 4-mile loop featuring fast hardpack and technical singletrack with varied terrain: woodlands, fields, and creek crossings.

• Novice (Cat 3), Beginner, and Junior courses are less technical.

• Kids' course (1/2 mile) is separate.

• Each registered rider/racer receives a custom OMBA/Kelly Cooling Towel

• Lunch provided by Kuat Racks.

• Cash Prizes Adult Categories Cat1 & Marathon by Kelly Dental

• Cash Prizes Kids Categories by Custom Machining Solutions

Race Courses:

• Yellow Course: Kid's Course: Ages 8 & Under, Ages 9-11 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45433845

• Green Course: Beginner, Novice Cat 3, Juniors https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45433800

• Red Course: Elite Cat 1, Sport Cat 2, Marathon, Single Speed, E-Bike https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55334421

Omba Caramba 2025 Race Day Schedule p/b Kelly Dental

6:00 AM: Event Setup

7:00 AM: Racer Check-In Opens / Vendor and Supporter Setup

7:50 AM: Race Categories Call Ups

8:00 AM: Races - E-Bike, Marathon, Elite Cat 1, Single Speed

8:50 AM: Race Categories Call Ups

9:00 AM: Races - Sport Cat 2, Novice Cat 3, Beginner, Juniors

9:45 AM: 8 AM Race Categories Podium Awards

10:45 AM: 9 AM Race Categories Podium Awards

11:20 AM: Kids Race Call Ups

11:30 AM: Kids Races Start

11:45 AM: Marathon Podium Awards

12:00 PM: Kids Categories Podium Awards

Registration:

• Registration closes June 6th, 5:00 PM CST.

Category Descriptions:

• Elite Cat 1: Expert fitness/skill, seasoned racers, target time 60-90 min.

• Sport Cat 2: Intermediate fitness/skill, 1-2 seasons experience, target time 60-90 min.

• Novice Cat 3: Entry-level fitness/skill, limited experience, target time 60-90 min. (Sport Cat 2 for more laps)

• Beginner: New racers, less intense training, 4 miles is a long ride.

• Elite Cat 1 E-Bike: Expert fitness/skill, seasoned racers, target time 60-90 min. Class 1 pedal assist only.

• Sport Cat 2 E-Bike: Intermediate fitness/skill, 1-2 seasons experience, target time 60-90 min. Class 1 pedal assist only.

• Women E-Bike: Class 1 pedal assist only.

• Single Speed: One gear.

• Marathon: 3-hour race.

• Juniors (15-18): 8 miles (2 laps).

• Juniors (11-14): 4 miles (1 lap).

• Kids (10 & Under): 1 mile (2 laps), near pavilion. Parents may ride behind.

General Information:

• Events subject to weather.

• Helmets required.

• Promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule.

• Rain date: June 14th.

• Promoter may adjust start times and distances.

• Email: [email protected]

• Funds support Missouri Off Road Cyclists (MORC) trail advocacy and maintenance.

Events are subject to weather. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the event. Rain out rescheduled date is June 14th. Promoter reserves the right to change start times and distances if needed. For more info or questions please email: [email protected] Funds raised go to support the Missouri Off Road Cyclists, a regional non-profit advocating for, building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use soft surface trails throughout Southwest Missouri.

The morning air hums with energy--

feet pounding, hearts racing,

a sea of motion chasing the horizon.

Each stride a promise,

each breath a declaration:

we are not bound by walls or fear.

The road stretches wide and endless,

a ribbon of hope beneath the rising sun.

Together we run--

and arrive at the place where freedom begins.

Asia’s Little Ones and Project Rescue are inviting you to join our 7th annual Run/Walk. Join us for an exciting time of running, walking, and celebrating freedom and justice for girls that have been trafficked and are walking the road of healing. All the proceeds of this race will go to Happy Horizons Children's Ranch to help over to 50 brave young ladies (age 3-20) with therapy, counseling, schooling, and full time care as they run towards restoration and a bright future.

We will be giving away two gift certificates from Fleet Feet! The drawing will take place at the end of the run/walk! Every participant is automatically entered to win!

This is a chip-timed event with Heartland Race Co. We hope you will join us!

Pre-event packet pick-up: June 19, 2026 from 4-6:30pm at Fleet Feet on Republic Road, Springfield, MO

Event start time: June 20, 2026 at 8:00 am at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park

Celebrate the Fourth of July with The 1/4th Run in Springfield, MO! This unique event features flat, fast 1/2 mile loops with individual 1/4 mile split times for all participants. Choose your challenge: a 1 mile, 3 mile, or 4 mile distance. After crossing the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a patriotic medal and a mouthwatering, hot-off-the-grill steak. Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing patriotically and get ready for a sparkling start to your Independence Day!

MORC Presents: Summer Dirt Crit Series Race #1

MTB Short Track Races | Sponsored by OHA

“Race Like A Kid Again”

Date & Location

Tuesday, July 7th- Spokes BMX

Registration & Check-in

Online pre-registration closes @ 3:00pm race day. No onsite registration (No Exceptions)

Check-in ends 30 minutes before your race category starts. Pick up your # plate at check -in.

Keep your race plate for the entire series, replacement plates cost $10

Categories / Start Time / Duration / Entry Fee

Kids Boys Ages 8 & Under / 6:00pm / 3 Lap / $10

Kids Girls Ages 8 & Under / 6:00 pm / 3 Lap / $10

Kids Boys Ages 9-12 / 6:00pm / 5 Laps / $10

Kids Girls Ages 9-12 / 6:00pm / 5 Laps / $10

Junior Boys Ages 13-15 / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $15

Junior Girls Ages 13-15 / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $15

Junior Boys Ages 16-18 / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $15

Junior Girls Ages 16-18 / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $15

Beginner Cat 3 Men / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Beginner Cat 3 Women / 6:45pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Sport Cat 2 Men / 7:30pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Sport Cat 2 Women / 7:30pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Elite Cat 1 Men / 7:30pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Elite Cat 1 Women / 7:30pm / 30 Minutes / $20

Race Day Schedule

5:00pm - 5:45pm Check In / Practice

6:00pm - 6:30pm - Kids Race

6:35pm - Kids Awards

6:45pm - 7:15pm Beginner / Junior Races

7:20pm - Beginner & Junior Awards

7:30pm - 8:00pm Elite / Sport Races

8:05pm - Elite & Sport Awards

Point Series

Points awarded for each week’s race 1st-10th place (1st = 10 points, 2nd = 9 Points etc.)

Overall Series Podiums 1st, 2nd & 3rd based on combined total points earned from each week’s race.

Overall Podium Awards @ Race #4 Kuat Finale

Sponsors

Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA), Kuat Racks, Ozark Greenways, Trail Spring, Two Rivers, Spokes BMX & Sac River MTB Trails

Each event is subject to weather and the promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the event. In the event of a rainout with no rescheduled date, all registration fees will be refunded. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Promoter reserves the right to change start times and distances if needed. For more info or questions please email: [email protected]

Funds raised go to support the Missouri Off Road Cyclists, a regional non-profit advocating for, building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use soft surface trails throughout Southwest Missouri.