Bad Dawg Ultra
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Bad Dawg Ultra
The Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run takes place in Waynesville, MO on August 15-16, 2026. The event supports the OneSolePurpose project to provide a new pair of shoes to every elementary student in participating Title 1 school districts. This is the 6th annual running of the event.
Distances offered:
- 100 mile
- 100k
- 50 mile
- 50k
- 12 mile (run or ruck)
The course is a 10-mile out-and-back loop (5 miles out, 5 miles back) over packed gravel with typical Ozark rolling hills and tree-lined country views. Runners complete multiple loops depending on distance. One fully stocked aid station is located at the start and a minimally stocked aid station is located at the turnaround; both provide water, Gatorade, typical aid station food, and bathrooms.
Logistics include on-site camping available first come, first serve, and packet pickup the day before the race. A free pasta dinner is scheduled the evening before; RSVP is requested. Registration closes on August 14. Mainstay Suites is listed as a nearby lodging option with event rates; the hotel is under five miles from the start.
Awards and finisher items are specified by distance. Overall male and female awards are given for each distance. Specific finisher items include custom belt buckles and bumper stickers for the 100 mile, 100k, 50 mile, and 50k distances, a custom gym bag for 100 mile finishers, and medals or patches for the 12 mile participants. Pacers are permitted only for the 100k and 100 mile distances after mile 50 and must check in before accompanying a runner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
