OMRR's Run for the Ranch
Run for the Ranch: flat charity half marathon in Springfield, MO, ~100 runners.
Race Date
Dec 19, 2026
Location
Springfield, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6 Hour Endurance Run, 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 210
Highlights
Atmosphere
The Experience
Now in its 26th year, the Run for the Ranch half marathon has been a Springfield tradition since 1999, raising funds for the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch and other local charities. With a field of around 100 runners from a dozen states and a 20% repeat rate, this race feels like a family reunion. The flat loop course winds through city streets, offering a fast, straightforward run—ideal for first-timers or anyone chasing a year-end PR.
Held in early December, runners enjoy cool temperatures (typical 37–53°F) and low humidity, making for crisp racing conditions. There’s no frills here—just a well-marked course, a commemorative T-shirt for the first 200 entrants, and the satisfaction of supporting a good cause. It’s a low-key, community-driven event that captures the spirit of grassroots road racing.
Race-provided description
Featuring a 6-hour Endurance Run, Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile race; RFTR has something for everyone! Plus, it's one of your last chances for a marathon before the end of the year! First 200 registrants get a shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
MSU Parking Lot #22, Springfield, MO, 65804
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick592 years running
~105 finishers a year
shrinking
20% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 12 states
winner 1:15:24
typical high 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 210 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
210
Median time
2:09:13
Latest turnout
103
States
17
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the OMRR's Run for the Ranch?
The OMRR's Run for the Ranch is held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the OMRR's Run for the Ranch take place?
It takes place in Springfield, Missouri.
What distances does the OMRR's Run for the Ranch offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6 Hour Endurance Run, 26.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the OMRR's Run for the Ranch course flat and good for a PR?
The OMRR's Run for the Ranch is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the OMRR's Run for the Ranch?
HalfRuns has finish records for 210 runners who have completed the OMRR's Run for the Ranch.
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