Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run
The 6th annual Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run takes place August 15–16, 2026 in Waynesville, MO. No-frills race. 10-mile out-and-back loop through the Ozarks — packed gravel, rolling hills, tree cover.
Every entry supports the OneSolePurpose project, which provides a new pair of shoes to every elementary student in local Title 1 School Districts.
Distances
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- 25K
- 12-Mile Run
- 12-Mile Ruck
Date and Start Times
- Race day: August 15–16, 2026
- Standard start: 6:00 AM Saturday, August 15 — 36-hour cutoff (ends 6:00 PM Sunday)
- Early start (100 Mile and 100K only): 8:00 PM Friday, August 14 — 36-hour cutoff (ends 8:00 AM Sunday)
- Early starters are not eligible for Overall Male or Female awards
Location
25785 Red Oak Road, Waynesville, MO
Course Details
10-mile loop (5 out, 5 back). Typical Ozark rolling hills on packed gravel. Two aid stations: one fully stocked at the start/finish, one minimally stocked at the turnaround. Both have Gatorade, water, typical aid station food, and bathrooms. All turnarounds are clearly marked.
Loop counts by distance
- 12-Mile: 1 loop (6 out, 6 back)
- 50K: 3 loops (first loop is 5.5 out/back, then two standard loops)
- 100K: 6 loops (first loop is 6 out/back, then five standard loops)
- 50 Mile: 5 loops
- 100 Mile: 10 loops
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup
Friday, August 14, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. If you need race-day pickup, contact the Race Director in advance.
Free Pasta Dinner
Friday, August 14, 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we can plan for headcount.
Awards
- 100 Mile,100K, and 50 Mile finishers: custom belt buckle, bumper sticker
- 50K and 25k finishers: custom medal and bumper sticker
- 12-Mile runners: finisher medal, sticker
- 12-Mile ruckers: finisher patch, sticker
- Overall Male and Female awards for all distances (standard start only)
Pacers
Allowed for 100 Mile and 100K only, after mile 50. 100K runners pick up pacers at mile 52 (start of final lap). All pacers must check in before heading out. No pacers — including cyclists — for any other distance. No exceptions.
Bad Dawg Race Shirt
Registration includes souvenir tri-blend race shirt. Additional T-shirts, hoodies, and tanks available for purchase through our store page.
Important Info
- Bibs must be worn on the front at all times. Call out your bib number when entering the turnaround aid station.
- If you drop, notify race staff before you leave.
- Well-behaved pets welcome.
- Crew and family can set up at the main aid station.
- On-site camping is allowed and encouraged. First come, first served.
Lodging
Mainstay Suites is offering a race weekend rate of $79 (single studio) or $89 (double queen studio), including Sunday night. Call 573-451-2700 and mention the event. Less than 5 miles from the start line.
Protect Your Entry with Refund Guarantee
Life happens. Training injuries, family emergencies, work conflicts - things come up. Refund Guarantee from SPOT gives you a way out if you can't make it to the Bad Dawg.
Here's how it works: You add coverage at checkout for a small fee. If something covered happens and you can't race, you file a claim directly with SPOT and get your entry fee back. The race keeps your registration either way, and SPOT handles the refund. No back and forth with the race director.
Important:Refund Guarantee doesn't cover event cancellations or postponements. As stated in the waiver, entry fees are non-refundable if the event is cancelled. Refund Guarantee only covers you personally not being able to participate.
Questions about coverage? Check SPOT's terms or contact their support team.
Event's current local time: 11:38 PM CT
