OMRR's Run for the Ranch 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $15 on Nov 22, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 19, 20267:15 AM | $10$15 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| 6 Hour Endurance Run | – | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $105$110 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $75$80 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $95$100 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
| Marathon Relay | Relay | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $185$205 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $15 on Nov 22, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile: $10 until Nov 22, then $15 until Dec 20.
- 5k: $40 until Nov 22, then $45 until Dec 20.
- 6 Hour Endurance Run: $105 until Nov 22, then $110 until Dec 20.
- Half-Marathon: $75 until Nov 22, then $80 until Dec 20.
Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Missouri ($100).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Missouri runs 4:41:53, about 10:45 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:54:52 and men in 4:29:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 1,310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
MSU Parking Lot #22, Springfield, MO 65804
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5k
Half-Marathon
Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Heartland Racing Co) for OMRR's Run for the Ranch. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at OMRR's Run for the Ranch?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:48 or better, the top quarter in 30:25, and half the field in 36:21; the last tenth came in after 52:36.
At the 2025 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:44 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:33, and half the field in 2:09:13; the last tenth came in after 2:47:33.
At the 2025 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:46:43 or better, the top quarter in 4:03:41, and half the field in 4:43:39; the last tenth came in after 5:34:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:43 | 25:05 |
| 20-29 | 31:30 | 21:16 |
| 30-39 | 32:39 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 27:30 | 22:17 |
| 50-59 | 31:09 | 37:14 |
| 60-69 | 41:21 | 39:21 |
| 70+ | n/a | 33:21 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
OMRR's Run for the Ranch 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 97 to 140 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:47 to 36:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 (+44%) | 36:21 | under 24:48 | 17:03 |
| 2024 | 97 | 36:47 | under 26:28 | 19:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:25, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:52:33, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Marathon: About average for US marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 marathon field finished under 3:46:49, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- MSU Parking Lot #22, Springfield, MO 65804Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,310 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 27, 2025), 2024 (Dec 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is OMRR's Run for the Ranch?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Nov 22, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Missouri ($100).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 140 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:21 and the winner ran 17:03.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:25, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- MSU Parking Lot #22, Springfield, MO 65804.
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