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Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon race photo

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMar 27, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 159 days
Mar 27, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Mountain View · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$90From the 2026 edition
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, March 27, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon race photo
Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 13th edition of the event, starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and finishing at the Stone County Courthouse Square.

The full marathon starts at 7:00 AM, and the 5K and half marathon start at 9:00 AM.

Runners race along the roads of Mountain View and Stone County.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Felix WongRan in 2017 · Finish time 3:32:07
“I had enough in me to sprint and cross the finish line with Christy, one of the organizers, exclaiming, “three thirty-two!””

At the Mission Run in the Ozarks Marathon, the runner overcame steep hills and late calf cramps to take 1st overall in 3 hours 32 minutes 7 seconds.

Read the original on Felix Wong

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $90

until Dec 28, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

until Dec 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Dec 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:00
5K5km07:00
START

Flatwoods Baptist Church/Stone County Courtsquare, Mountain View, AR

Start · Google Maps

The 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon categories are held together.

The local start time is 7:00 AM.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car required
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Mountain View is a small Ozark Mountains town in Arkansas with no public…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car required

Marathon/half start at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church, corner of Main St & Flatwoods Dr, Mountain View, AR. Small rural Ozarks town with no public transit system.

2027 edition confirmed as Sat Mar 27, 2027 on the official race site, matching the given date.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car required

Finish at Stone County Courthouse Square, Mountain View, AR. Same rural area, no transit.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Mountain View is a small Ozark Mountains town in Arkansas with no public bus or rail service. This is a car-access rural venue, cash or card accepted for any fuel/parking needs along the way.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

March averages 10°C. In Mountain View, wind is more of a factor than the cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help retain body heat, and you should leave a set of dry clothes ready to change into after you finish.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on traveling by private car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

The point where runners most often fall apart at full marathon is around 30 km.

Saving 30 seconds in the first half can save you 5 minutes in the second half.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The start is early, at 07:00.

Counting back from your wake-up time, breakfast, and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Registration is open through 27 March 2027.

Times are local to Mountain View. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Mountain View car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels near the Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon start line in Mountain View

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Mountain View car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Mountain View with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Mountain View.

Total cost and budget for Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Mountain View runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

FAQ
When does Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, March 27, 2027 in Mountain View, AR, United States.

What distances does Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon 2027 start?

Flatwoods Baptist Church/Stone County Courtsquare, Mountain View, AR.

(From the 2026 edition)

What is the Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon 2027 course like?

The 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon categories are held together.

The local start time is 7:00 AM.

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