Run for the Ranch Marathon

Springfield, MO, USA · December 19, 2026·
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Race Day Weather

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34°at start
47° high
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Cool start, steady finish

Runners will face temperatures starting at 34°F, rising to a maximum of 47°F. Wind will be light, with a max of 7 mph from the S, making it a non-factor. With humidity at 65%, a conservative pacing strategy is advisable as the temperature increases. Pre-race conditions call for a throwaway layer due to the feel of 30°F.

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Race Info

Run for the Ranch is a December race in Springfield, Missouri, organized by the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners. It offers a marathon, a four-person marathon relay, a half marathon, a 5K, a 1-mile and a 6-hour endurance run, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The marathon is eight loops of a USATF-certified course that starts and finishes at Missouri State University's Parking Lot 22 on Grand Street. Source

Race weekend

Saturday, December 19
7:15 AM1M (1.0 mi)
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon?

The 2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon will be held on Saturday December 19, 2026.

Is the Run for the Ranch Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Run for the Ranch Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Run for the Ranch Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 49°F and a low of 33°F with a 7% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data
Avg Temp
40°F
L:37° H:43°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 10 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew34°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

This race has moved. A year marked with a city was run there, and its weather is from there.

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025Springfield, MO
clear-day
55°/70°-
7
2024
clear-day
46°/54°-
10
2023
clear-day
26°/45°-
10
2023
cloudy
43°/46°-
10
2022Rogersville, MO
partly-cloudy-day
25°/28°-
10
2021Rogersville, MO
partly-cloudy-day
34°/38°-
10
2020
cloudy
42°/47°-
10
2019
cloudy
54°/56°-
8
2018
cloudy
24°/28°-
10
2017
cloudy
20°/21°-
10