Run for the Ranch Marathon
Springfield's year-end charity marathon covers eight laps of a flat, certified 3.275-mile loop, a common last chance at a marathon finish each December.
Every link above goes to the race, its timing provider, or an official registration partner. Last checked July 24, 2026.
Quick facts
- Marathon runs exactly eight laps of a certified 3.275-mile loop.
- One of the last chances each calendar year to finish a US marathon.
- Flat course with aid roughly every mile and a half.
- Volunteer-run fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, held since 1999.
2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Run for the Ranch Marathon
Since 1999 the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners have staged this volunteer-run fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch in late December. The loop format is the point: aid comes around every mile and a half, splits are easy to read, and the date makes it one of the final marathons on the US calendar each year.
Course
The marathon runs exactly eight laps of a certified 3.275-mile loop near the Missouri State campus. It is flat and fast, with repetition standing in for hills as the main mental challenge. Seeing the same aid stations every loop keeps fueling simple but puts a premium on staying engaged.
Race-day weather
Late December in southwest Missouri can serve anything from sunny 40s to wind chill in the teens. Cold wind on an open loop hits repeatedly, though the format means warm gear and clothing changes are never far away.
Past Run for the Ranch Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Run for the Ranch Marathon FAQ
When is the Run for the Ranch Marathon?
The 2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon is on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
How do I register for the Run for the Ranch Marathon?
Register for the Run for the Ranch Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/run-for-the-ranch-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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