Lake Of The Ozarks Endurance Runs
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Event overview
Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs is a trail racing event at Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Public Beach #1), Linn Creek / Kaiser, Missouri. The event features a post-race TrailFest with food, beverages, live music, awards, and vendors. Registration is handled through UltraSignup. Magic Dragon Trails is listed as the nonprofit partner and Fleet Feet Columbia and Fleet Feet Jefferson City are title sponsors.
Courses
- Wandering Bobcat - 5M (closer to 5.5 miles)
- Trail of Four Winds - 25K
- LOZ Traverse - ~32 miles running + ~3 miles paddling
The Wandering Bobcat is described as a heavy five-miler with about 700+ feet of elevation gain and lake views. The Trail of Four Winds 25K runs through the state park with rock outcrops, overlooks, streams, and woodland; it includes roots, loose rocks, creek crossings and steep grades of 10 percent or more, with 1600+ feet of elevation gain. The LOZ Traverse combines the Four Winds 25K route with lake paddling legs and additional single-track sections; competitors must supply their own kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddle boards and wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket. The LOZ Traverse is not a team event and allows one person per boat.
Logistics and services
Aid stations and drop-bag locations are provided: a 3.5 mile aid station (all races), 10 and 13.5 mile stations (25K and Traverse), a 15.5/finish line station, and 22, 26.5, 29 mile stations on the Traverse (repeated on the Honey Run side). Drop bags are at the start/finish for the LOZ Traverse. Race-day packet pickup is available. Every entrant receives at least one swag item and a finisher award; photographs are taken and posted at no charge. Awards (overall and top finishers) must be collected in person and will not be mailed. Registrations made within three weeks of race day may not be guaranteed swag, a finisher award, or a beverage ticket. No refunds are issued for cancellation or postponement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.