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The Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon is Southern Missouri's premier winter running event. We have everything you want in a race: nice race shirts, an interesting and challenging fast course, amazing course support, beautiful medals, and unbelievable post race food. Come run with us and see why so many people come back year after year.
Run will be at Galloway Park.
Our Annual Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Registration and number pickup will begin at 6:30 AM and both races will begin at 8 AM. The races will once again be held at Galloway Park in West Plains on the paved trails. Awards will be given to the Overall Male and Female in the 5K and to the top three in each age division. The Fun/Run walk is a participation event and will not have awards. Tee shirts will be guaranteed to those registering by June 23rd.
The Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon is Southern Missouri's premier winter running event. We have everything you want in a race: nice race shirts, an interesting and challenging fast course, amazing course support, beautiful medals, and unbelievable post race food. Come run with us and see why so many people come back year after year.
USA Swimming Club. 32 members.