Bad Dawg Ultra
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Event overview
The Bad Dawg Ultra is an annual ultra endurance run held in August 2026 near Waynesville, Missouri. The event includes multiple distances:
- 100 miles
- 100 km
- 50 miles
- 50 km
- 12 miles
The event supports the OneSolePurpose project to provide shoes to elementary students in Title 1 school districts. It is organized by ultrarunners and described as the sixth running of the event. The start location is listed as 25785 Red Oak Road, Waynesville, MO.
Course, logistics, and rules
The course is a 10-mile out-and-back loop with packed gravel, tree-lined country views, and rolling Ozark hills. There are two aid stations: a fully stocked main aid station at the start and a minimally stocked turnaround aid station. Both locations provide bathrooms, water, and Gatorade. The main aid station will offer hot quesadillas and typical aid station food.
Loop assignments by distance are specified (for example, 12 milers run a 6 mile out and 6 mile back loop; 50 milers complete five loops; 100 milers complete ten loops). Pacers are allowed only for the 100 mile and 100 km events and must check in and wear a pacer bib. All finishers in certain distances receive items: belt buckles and bumper stickers for 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile, and 50 km finishers; custom gym bags for 100 mile finishers; medals or patches for 12 mile participants. Bibs must be worn on the front and runners should announce their bib number at aid stations. Camping in the parking lot is allowed and well behaved pets are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.