Run for the Ranch

Run for the Ranch

Run for the Ranch is an annual running event held in Springfield that includes multiple race formats and a timed endurance option. The event date listed is December 19, 2026. Parking is available at the MSU number 22 parking lot just off Grand, and the event takes place at the event's previous Springfield location.

The event offers several distances and formats:

• 1 mile
• 5K
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• Marathon (26.2 miles) and relay
• Six hour endurance run

Proceeds from the event support Good Samaritan Boy's Ranch. Good Samaritan provides prevention services, resources for young families, and trauma recovery services for youth, with the stated goal of helping youth and families build resiliency.

The event is organized by Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners, a not for profit founded in 1978. Run for the Ranch is put on by OMRR members and volunteers; volunteers support registration, aid stations, and finish line duties, and receive event swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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