Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon
West Plains, Missouri, United States
Feb 13, 2027 - Saturday
10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
The Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon is Southern Missouri's premier winter running event. They have everything you want in a race: nice race shirts, an interesting and challenging fast course, amazing course support, beautiful medals, and unbelievable post race food. Come run with us and see why so many people come back year after year.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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