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Set within the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, these trail runs offer a unique 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. Located close to Lampe, Missouri, the trails take runners through both Missouri and Arkansas. Expect a challenging and rewarding course with rocks, hills, mud, streams and more. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing as the race takes place rain or shine and the temperatures can range from the 20s to the 70s.
Each trail run is unique, but all runs share some of the same territory. The 15K has two aid stations while the 25K and 50K have 4 to 8 aid stations. Generally not technical, the courses are hilly and somewhat rocky, providing our runners with a physically challenging and satisfying experience. Much of our course is only open to our runners, 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 Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs an annual event. We love our runners!
Dogwood Canyon 25K & 50K
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe, MO 65681
Course Time Limit: All courses will close between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM dependent on when the sun sets.
50K runners must be at aid station 4 for the first time by 11:30 AM to continue on the 50K route. All 50K runners who miss this deadline will be directed to finish the 25K route.
Age Limit: Participants in the 25K must be at least 16 years old on or before race day and participants in the 50K must be at least 18 years old on or before race day.
Dogwood Canyon 15K
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe, MO 65681
Course Time Limit: 3.5 hours; the course will close at 11:00 AM
Age Limit: Participants in the 15K must be at least 16 years old on or before race day.
The Dogwood 15K/25K or 15K/50K Challenge
Most people who have experienced our Dogwood Canyon Trail Runs would agree that completing one distance is difficult. Our 15K/25K and 15K/50K Challenge events offer runners the opportunity to compete on both Saturday and Sunday. The terrain is challenging, with steep hills, water crossings, rocks and ruts. Runners who choose to tackle these challenging events should be prepared for a true test of their endurance! All participants competing in the Dogwood Challenge must be 18 years old on or before race day. This group of runners demonstrates that with hard work, determination and effort, anything is possible.
Dogwood Canyon Lodging
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, is close to Dogwood Canyon as well. For more information, visit portofkimberling.com or call 417-739-2315.
Activities for Family Members
Family members and friends can take advantage of some great activities offered at the nature park. Take a tram ride, ride a horse, walk the trails or rent a bike- all great ways to see Dogwood. Call 417-779-5983 for more information and reservations. There are fees for these activities and entrance into the park.
Packet Pickup
There will be two opportunities for packet pickup, the first of which will take place during our Marathon Weekend Expo, driven by Toyota. There will be approximately 50 Expo vendors offering something for the whole family! The Marathon Weekend Expo is free and open to the public. Plan to take some time to walk through the expo, meet our vendors and find both information and products pertinent to your needs! There will also be several running events onsite, offering discounts for race participation.
John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center
600 W Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65807
Friday, October 31, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If you cannot pick up your packet during Marathon Weekend, you can also pick up at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park on the following dates and times:
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
2038 W. State Highway 86, Lampe, MO 65681
Friday, November 7, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM; 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 9, 6:15 AM - 7:00 AM
Photo identification is required for personal packet pick-up. Runners are not allowed to pick up other runner's packets. NO EXCEPTIONS!
BIB TRANSFERS to other runners after our transfer date will NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in disqualification from these events.
15K, 25K, and 50K Amenities
Participants in the 15K & 25K must be at least 16 years old on or before race day and participants in the 50K must be at least 18 years old on or before race day. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt. Early registrants will have the greatest success in getting the size they request but sizes are not guaranteed. NO EXCHANGES of shirts will be allowed until after the event. All Dogwood Canyon finishers will receive a 15K, 25K, or 50K medal after they complete their event.
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. Lightening will delay the start of the race by 30 minutes.
The Dogwood Challenge Amenities
Each challenge runner will receive 2 event shirts (one for the 15K and one for the other event distance for which they registered) when they pick up their packets. They will also receive individual medals for the two distances they complete, along with an additional DOGWOOD CHALLENGE medal for all runners who complete the DOGWOOD CHALLENGE.
Challenge amenities are FINISHER'S prizes. You must complete The DOGWOOD CHALLENGE (15/25K or 15/50K) to receive a FINISHER'S AMENITY.
Maps, Elevation Charts & Aid Stations
Our course maps and aid stations are listed below. Click on the maps to enlarge them and note that each aid station is between 4 and 5 miles apart. We will provide water, Powerade, pretzels, M&M's, pickles and more. Each aid station will have a variety of supplies.
15K
25K
50K
Bag Check & Gear Check
Race day GEAR CHECK will be available for all races. Place your clothes in your bag, attach your gear check number (on your bib) give your bag to our Gear Check Volunteer under the pavilion. Gear check pickup is located next to the fireplace.
BAG DROP is only offered for the 50K runners. Look for the BAG DROP sign under the pavilion. Make sure your bib number is attached to your drop bag. It will be taken to Aid Station 4 (approximately 14 miles) on the 50K course and will be brought back after the last runner has reached the bag drop point on the course. Please understand that it may take some time to bring the bags back to the finish line area.
Medical & Emergency Support Services
Our Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series Medical Director is Dr. Landon Hough, Mercy Sports Medicine physician. Dr. Hough and his team of physicians, athletic trainers and EMS services will provide medical care for our participants.
Time Limit Rules
All 50K runners must reach AID STATION 4 BY 11:30 am for the first time to continue on the 50K course. All 50K runners who miss this cutoff will be directed to complete the 25K course. The 25K and 50K courses will close between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM depending on when the sun sets. The 15K course closes at 11 AM. Participants still on the course will be picked up and brought to an area close to the finish line. Each participant will have the opportunity to cross the finish line; runners sagged in will not have a finishing time.
Post Race Festivities
A great country-style log cabin pavilion with a large fireplace will be ready and waiting for participants when your run is completed. The stream close to the pavilion is a great spot to soak those tired legs/feet and cool off, weather permitting.
Spectators and supporters are welcome. Viewing areas are available, but they are limited. The best place to view runners on each course is along 7 Mule Pass, close to Aid Station 4/2. Approximately 1.5 miles from the start, spectators can walk the paved path to this area. The start and finish area is a beautiful place that provides a great opportunity to support your runner.
Award Information
Cash prizes are all given to the top two male/female finishers. The prizes are as follows:
- 50K Cash Rewards - First Place: $500; Second Place: $250
- 25K Cash Rewards - First Place: $250; Second Place: $125
- 15K Cash Rewards - First Place: $150; Second Place: $100
Age group winners will receive awards: 15K- top three male/female, 25K- top three male/female, 50K- top two male/female. Age groups are awarded by five-year categories. Runners are not able to win more than one award. If you win an overall award, you will not win an age group award. Dogwood Challenge awards are provided for the top two winners in the 15K/25K and to the top winner for the 15K/50K. Age groups are awarded by five-year categories.
- Runners under the age of 16 years old are not eligible for awards. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- If you are a high school athlete between the ages of 16-18 years old, you may not be eligible for cash prizes.
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
2020 Results
2019 RESULTS
2018 Results
2017 Results
Dogwoood Canyon15K
Dogwood Canyon 25K
Dogwood canyon 50K
Dogwood Canyon 15K/25K
Dogwood Canyon 15K/50K
2016 Results
Dogwood Canyon 15K
Dogwood Canyon 25K
Dogwood Canyon 50K
Dogwood Canyon 15K/25K
Dogwood Canyon 15K/50K
2015 Results
Dogwood Canyon 15K
Dogwood Canyon 25K
Dogwood Canyon 50K
Dogwood 15/25K Challenge
Dogwood 15/50K Challenge
2014 Results
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 15K
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 25K
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 50K
Dogwood Challenge
Individual Results for Dogwood Canyon Weekend
2013 Results
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 15K
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 25K
Dogwood Canyon Overall and Age Group Results 50K
Dogwood Challenge
Individual Results for Dogwood Canyon Weekend
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