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

Date
March 27, 2027
Distance
5K · T-shirt only · Half Marathon & more

From the Organizer

The 13th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 28, 2026 at 7:00 (Marathon) and 9:00 a.m (5K and Half)., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County Court Square. The event will include a 5K, Half, and Full Marathon Run through streets and highways of Mountain View and Stone County. Races will start at Flatwoods Church and end at the Stone County Court Square. Spectators will be allowed to encourage participants along the challenging, but yet, adventurous hills! Parking will be available at Flatwoods Baptist Church. Shuttles are provided back to start area after run. Events will be timed by Agee Race Timing. Online Registration is available! Packets can be picked up Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. on Mar 28, 2026 at Flatwoods Church.  Restrooms available on Court Square. T-shirts are guaranteed to all who register prior to Jan 1, 2026. 

Distances & Pricing

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Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon?
Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon is a running event held in Mountain View, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon?
Saturday, March 27, 2027 in Mountain View, AR at Flatwoods Baptist Church/Stone County Courtsquare, Mountain View, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

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

Mar 27, 2027

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