Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run
Join us on August 15, 2026, in Waynesville, MO, for the 6th annual BAD DAWG Ultra Endurance Run. This event supports the OneSolePurpose project, providing new shoes to elementary students in Title 1 School Districts.
This out-and-back course features rolling hills and flat gravel with tree-lined country views, making it ideal for first-time ultra runners.
Race Details:
- Date: August 15, 2026
- Start Time: 6:00 AM CT (100-mile runners may start at 2:00 AM for extended cutoff)
- Cutoff: 32 hours (ends 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17)
- Address: 25785 Red Oak Road, Waynesville, MO
- Packet Pickup: Friday, August 16, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Free Pasta Dinner: Friday, August 15, 6:00 PM (RSVP required)
Course Information:
- Typical Ozark rolling hills with packed gravel.
- 10-mile out-and-back loop with aid stations.
- Aid stations offer Gatorade, Water, and hot quesadillas.
- Bathrooms available at aid stations.
- Specific loop counts for 12 Miler, 50K, 100K, 50 Miler, and 100 Miler.
Awards & Swag:
- Overall Male and Female Awards for all distances.
- 100 Mile, 100k, 50 mile, and 50k Finishers receive a custom belt buckle and bumper sticker.
- 12 mile runners receive a medal; 12 mile ruckers receive a patch.
- 100 mile finishers receive a custom gym bag.
Rules & Policies:
- Shirts are optional and can be purchased separately.
- Pacers allowed for 100 mile and 100k distances (check-in required).
- Well-behaved pets are allowed.
- Bibs must be worn on the front at all times.
- Notify race officials if dropping out.
- Camping in the parking lot is allowed.
Accommodation:
- Mainstay Suites offers a rate of $79 (single) / $89 (double) for the weekend. Mention the event when calling.
