Run 3.1 miles of wooded trail, open pasture and gravel across 350 acres of working Ozark ranch, then stay for the Fall Festival at the brewery.
Both races go off together at 8:00 from the arch in front of the brewery, and both finish there. Pick the one that fits your morning.
One loop out the barn, right onto the trail and down the packed private gravel drive, then a long stretch through our wooded trails before it opens back into pasture. Some steeper hills, some easy meadow running, and the best view on the ranch at Lookout Point.
For kids, walkers, strollers, and anybody who'd rather save their legs for the festival. One mile out and back, mostly packed gravel and mowed pasture, from the same start arch as the 5K.
One loop, no repeats, all on the ranch. Out the barn and down the gravel drive, then a good stretch winding through our wooded trails before the pull up to Lookout Point at the halfway mark and a fast pasture descent home. It rolls — 236 feet of total climbing packed into 3.1 miles.
A long stretch of the course winds through our timber, shaded and quiet. Late October in the Ozarks means you're running through the color.
The high point at 1,312 ft and one of our favorite views on the whole ranch. Slow down for a second — it's worth it.
Expect wet feet in a normal October. Depth depends entirely on the week before, and we'll post conditions the morning of.
Water at the midpoint, and a beer or cider if that's your idea of a split. Nobody will judge you either way.
Cut short the week of the race. Soft, forgiving, and the fastest running on the course.
Rutted and rocky in places, and a good share of it runs through the timber. Pick your line and watch your footing on the descents.
Our private drive. Firm and fast — this is where road shoes feel right at home.
Those percentages describe footing, not scenery — most of the wooded running is on trail and two-track.
Parking is on grass and the gate line moves slow, so give yourself the extra ten minutes. Packet pickup on Friday evening is strongly preferred.
Seven age brackets in the 5K, men's and women's in every one. Official results are posted here and on the RunSignup page as soon as they're final.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place — men's and women's.
1st place men's and women's in each of the seven brackets.
Custom Whistling Springs beer mugs instead of medals. Something you'll actually use.
Harvest Stampede shirt, included with every 5K and fun run entry.
Good for a beer, a cider, or a soda at the brewery. Your call.
Hot, at the finish, while the results go up on the board.
The race is just the warm-up.
Doors on the festival open between 10:00 and 10:30, right as the awards wrap. Bring the family, stay the afternoon.
Multiple bands through the afternoon on the ranch stage.
Games, pony rides, and room to run off whatever the fun run didn't.
Whistling Springs pouring the fall lineup all day long.
Food on site and games running from open to close.
One price the whole way through — $40 for the 5K, $25 for the fun run — and registration stays open right up to race morning. Field is capped at 250 runners for the 5K, and when it fills, it fills.
| Entry | 5K Trail Run | 1-Mile Fun Run |
|---|---|---|
| Through race dayOpen nowOne price start to finish — no late fee, no countdown. | $40 | $25 |
Fifteen percent of what this race clears goes to Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, which serves military veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs — disaster response deployments and outdoor programs that get people back on their feet.
Local businesses make this race possible. Tap any logo to find out who they are and how to reach them — and if your name belongs on this wall, there's still room.
Sponsorship puts your name in front of 250 runners and everybody who stays for the festival. Packet with levels and pricing is available now.
Request the sponsor packetEntry, waiver, and payment run through RunSignup. Takes about two minutes, and the field caps at 250.
