DOGWOOD CANYON

TRAIL RUNS

2018 Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs: REGISTER HERE

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is 10,000 acres of majestic Ozark beauty that spans the Missouri and Arkansas border. The trail races are rocky, hilly, muddy, fun and beautiful!

 

15K, 25K & 50K Trail Runs and The 15K/25K & 15K/50K Trail Run Challenge

  • Event Dates and Start Times: 15K: Saturday, November 10; 7:30 AM / 25K/50K: Sunday, November 11; 7:30 AM
  • Location: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe, MO 65681
  • Course Time Limit: All courses will close between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM dependent on when the sun sets.

Set within the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, these trail runs offer a unique and one of a kind running experience. Dogwood Canyon is a natural paradise with over 10,000 acres, providing a fantastic variety of trails for our 50K/25K/15K trail runs. Dogwood Canyon is located close to Lampe, Missouri and the trails take runners through both Missouri and Arkansas. This is truly a perfect trail race with rocks, hills, mud, streams and more. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing as the race goes on rain or shine and the temperature can be freezing or in the 70's. Please be prepared for weather conditions and dress accordingly.

The Trail Runs

Each trail run is unique, but all runs will share some of the same territory. The 15K has one aid station while the 25K and 50K have 3 to 5 aid stations. The courses are hilly and somewhat rocky, providing our runners with a physically challenging and satisfying experience. Parts of our trail run course at Dogwood Canyon are only open annually, especially for our trail runs, making the participants of this world-class event amongst the special few who are granted access to these majestic and hidden areas of the canyon. After their first trail run with us, most participants make our exclusive Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs an annual event. We love our runners!

The North Face Trail Run Challenge

Runners will be able to complete the 15K on Saturday and choose either the 25K or 50K on Sunday, accomplishing a personalized challenge. There is an additional challenge medal for all runners who complete the challenge. The medal will be received in addition to the race medals for both trail runs completed and in addition to the finisher's prize for completing the 25K or 50K. Challenge Awards: Top three male and top three female overall; masters male and female.

You must complete the 25K, 50K or the Challange to receive The North Face jacket. If you cannot run for any reason, you will NOT receive The North Face Jacket.

Dogwood Canyon Camping & Lodging

There is onsite camping available to participants at Dogwood Canyon, 2038 Missouri 86, Lampe, Missouri 65681 ($10/night). While there are no services available, the camp is safe and clean. For more information and to reserve your space, contact Dogwood Canyon at 417-779-5983 or visit www.dogwoodcanyon.org. 

Big Cedar Lodge, located in Ridgedale, Missouri, is about 15 minutes from Dogwood Canyon. Big Cedar offers cabins and hotel type lodging in one of Missouri's most beautiful settings. Please call 417-335-2727 or visit www.bigcedar.com for more information or reservations. The Port of Kimberling; 201 Lake Drive, Kimberling City, Missouri 65686, offers discounted lodging for our Dogwood Canyon Trail Runners. Suites are available for $103/night, kings are available for $81/night and double queens are available for $76/night (includes discount, doesn't include tax). For more information, visit www.mypok.com or call 417-739-2315. If you book online, please include that you are a participant in the Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs in the notes.

Packet Pick-Up

Dogwood Canyon Weekend races will have packet pick-up on the following dates and times at the White River Conference Center, 600 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807, during our Marathon Weekend packet pickup.

  • Friday, November 2 from 1:00PM-7:00PM and Satruday, November 3 from 10:00AM-5:00PM

Dogwood Canyon Weekend races will have packet pick-up on the following dates and times at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park (2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe, MO 65681):

  • Friday, November 9, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 10, 6:15 AM-7:00 AM; 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • Sunday, November 11, 6:15 AM-7:00 AM

Picture identification and a copy of the confirmation email is required for personal packet pick-up.  Runners are not allowed to pick up other runner's packets. The ONLY exception to this is spouses may pick-up packets for one another with appropriate identification.

Please note NO TRANSFERS of bibs are allowed.

Maps

50K Entry Fees - Bass Pro Shops has a No Refund policy

 Dates Online Fees Paper Registration Fees
 February 7 - May 31  $70  $80
 June 1 - August 31  $80  $90
 September 1 - November 8  $90  $100
 November 9 - 11  Online Registration Closed Paper Registration Closed
  • Participants of the 50K must be 18 years old on or before race day.
  • Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
  • 50K is capped at 100 participants.
  • Each participant will receive a commemorative New Balance tech shirt. Early registrants will have the greatest success in getting the shirt size they request but sizes cannot be guaranteed.  Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.  NO EXCHANGES of shirts will be allowed. 
  • All 50K Finishers will receive a 50K Dogwood Canyon Finishers Prize and Medal.

25K Entry Fees - Bass Pro Shops has a No Refund policy

Dates Online Fees Paper Registration Fees
February 8 - May 31  $60  $70
June 1 - August 31  $70  $80
September 1 - November 8  $80  $90
November 9 - 11  Online Registration Closed  Paper Registration Closed

 
  • Participants in the 25K must be 16 years old on or before race day.
  • Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
  • 25K is capped at 550 participants.
  • Each participant will receive a commemorative New Balance tech shirt. Early registrants will have the greatest success in getting the shirt size they request but sizes cannot be guaranteed.  Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.  NO EXCHANGES of shirts will be allowed.
  • All 25K Finishers will receive a 25K Dogwood Canyon Finisher's Prize and Medal.

15K Entry Fees - Bass Pro Shops has a No Refund policy

Dates Online Fees Paper Registration Fees
 February 7 - May 31  $50  $60
 June 1 - August 31  $60  $70
 September 1 - November 8  $70  $80
 November 9 - 11  Online Registration Closed  Paper Registration Closed
  • Participants in the 15K must be 16 years old on or before race day. 
  • Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
  • 15K is capped at 600 participants.
  • Each participant will receive a New Balance tech tee. Early registrants will have the greatest success in getting the size they request but sizes cannot be guaranteed.  Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.  NO EXCHANGES of shirts will be allowed. 
  • All 15K Finishers will receive a 15K Dogwood Canyon Finisher's Medal.

 

15K/25K The North Face Challenge Entry Fees - Bass Pro Shops has a No Refund policy

Dates Online Fees Paper Registration Fees
February 7 - May 31 $115 $125
June 1 - August 31 $135 $145
September 1 - November 8 $155 $165
November 9 - 11 Online Registration Closed Paper Registration Closed
  • Participants in the 15/25K Challenge must be 18 years old on or before race day.
  • Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
  • 15/25K is capped at 200 participants.
  • All 15/25K Finishers will receive a Finisher's Medal.

 

15K/50K The North Face Challenge Entry Fees - Bass Pro Shops has a No Refund policy

Dates Online Fees Paper Registration Fees
February 7 - May 31 $125 $135
June 1 - August 31 $145 $155
September 1 - November $165 $175
November 9 - 11 Online Registration Closed Paper Registration Closed

 

  • Participants in the 15/50K Challenge must be 18 years old on or before race day.
  • Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 11:59 PM.
  • 15/50K is capped at 50 participants.
  • All 15/50K Finishers will receive a Finisher's Medal.

Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series has a NO REFUND policy. Refunds will not be given for any reason.  These trail runs will be held in all weather conditions with the exception of lightening. 

 

Dogwood Canyon Trail Run Training Group

Adventure and fun are part of the training for this group of runners! Join them in preparation of your fall 2017 Dogwood Canyon Trail Run!
  • Date of Training Kick-Off Meeting: TBA
  • Location of Training Kick-Off Meeting: Uncle Bucks Cafe, 1935 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807


 

Official Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Missouri Beef Industry Council
Mercy
Toyota

Platinum Sponsors

Ascend
Mercy Sports Medicine
The North Face
Hy-Vee

Gold Sponsors

Heart of America Beverage Company
Ollis/Akers/Arney
Southwest Audio Visual

Silver Sponsors

Columbia
Einsteins Bros Bagels
FedEX
Incredible Pizza
Mother's Brewing Company

Gem Sponsors

Big Fish Screenprinting
CoxHealth Meyer Center
First Impressions Printing
Hiland Dairy
Silver Dollar City

Media Sponsors

Springfield News-Leader
100.5 The Wolf
KY3
Alice 95.5