Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

About the Event

The 13th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 28, 2026 at 7:00 (Marathon) and 9:00 a.m (5K and Half)., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County Court Square. The event will include a 5K, Half, and Full Marathon Run through streets and highways of Mountain View and Stone County. Races will start at Flatwoods Church and end at the Stone County Court Square. Spectators will be allowed to encourage participants along the challenging, but yet, adventurous hills! Parking will be available at Flatwoods Baptist Church. Shuttles are provided back to start area after run. Events will be timed by Agee Race Timing. Online Registration is available! Packets can be picked up Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. on Mar 28, 2026 at Flatwoods Church. Restrooms available on Court Square. T-shirts are guaranteed to all who register prior to Jan 1, 2026.

Races Offered

5K

Mar 27, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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07:00

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$40.00

Full Marathon

Mar 27, 2027

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$90.00

Half Marathon

Mar 27, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$70.00

T-shirt only

Mar 27, 2027

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Distance — T-shirt only

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07:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Mountain View.

thermostat Temperature

6.7° / 17.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.9° / 14.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:16

nightlight Sunset

19:16

About Mountain View

Learn more about the host city, Mountain View.

Mountain View is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Its location in the scenic Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas makes it a worthwhile destination and many visitors return time & time again. Being known as the "Folk Music Capital of the World" is likely Mountain View's biggest claim to fame, but many have discovered the numerous outdoor activities in the area and the close proximity to the Ozark Folk Center, the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, and Blanchard Springs Caverns.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Bobby Finster	M	34	Cave City, AR	21:03.3
🥈	Camyn Vickers	M	15	Mountain View, AR	21:22.28
🥉	Ellie Akins	F	15	Mountain View, AR	22:50.33
4	E. Akins	F	10	Mountain View, AR	26:54.43
5	Emma Akins	F	13	Mountain View, AR	26:54.87
6	Eric Spann	M	55	Mountain View, AR	27:31.38
7	Mae Hanvy	F	59	Mountain View, AR	29:06.51
8	Joseph Smotherman	M	49	Batesville, AR	29:10.54
9	Zion Huff	M	15	Mountain View, AR	30:00.54
10	Typhanie Myers	F	44	Cave City, AR	31:24.54
11	E. Akins	F	7	Mountain View, AR	32:17.52
12	Kelly Akins	F	41	Mountain View, AR	32:18.73
13	Robin Anderson	F	48	Melbourne, AR	33:09.62
14	Delano Huff	M	38	Mountain View, AR	35:10.82
15	L. Mitchell	M	8	MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR	37:15.43
16	L. Cook	M	8	Mountain View, AR	37:20.35
17	Terina Mitchell	F	36	Mountain View, AR	37:24.57
18	C. Greenway	M	8	Mountain View, AR	37:25.86
19	Sheryl Greenway	F	37	Mountain View, AR	37:26.21
20	Keri Foster	F	41	Mountain View, AR	37:31.43
21	Kassie Robinson	F	31	Mountain View, AR	38:38.74
22	M. Rodgers	F	11	Mountain ViewMountain View, AR	41:18.63
23	Judy Rodgers	F	40	Mountain View, AR	41:19.19
24	Brenda Wilson	F	72	Mountain View, AR	41:37.47
25	A. Martin	F	9	Mountain View, AR	41:59.44
26	Kenneth Conatser	M	68	Jonesboro, AR	42:18.26
27	Amy Finster	F	33	Cave City, AR	44:57.39
28	Maggie Williams	F	45	Batesville, AR	44:57.62
29	Melody Conatser	F	66	Jonesboro, AR	48:35.35
30	K. Deitrick	F	11	Mountain View, AR	49:39.61
31	C. Mitchell	F	10	MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR	49:42.9
32	L. Cook	M	10	Mountain View, AR	49:45.8
33	C. Greenway	M	10	Mountain View, AR	50:08.15
34	Kalah Deitrick	F	41	Mountain View, AR	50:12.46
35	Mabry Deitrick	F	14	Mountain View, AR	50:13.62
36	S. Deitrick	F	9	Mountain View, AR	51:01.15
37	A. Martin	F	10	Mountain View, AR	51:01.49
38	Jackie Robinson	M	60	Mountain View, AR	52:15.12
39	Matt Robinson	M	29	Mountain View, AR	52:19.85
40	Jennifer Cook	F	36	Mountain View, AR	54:00.98
41	Melissa Sutton	F	34	Mountain View, AR	56:13.25
42	Vanessa Frahm	F	23	Mountain View, AR	56:13.84
43	Kerri Spears	F	44	Mountain View, AR	56:40.98
44	Tennille Nichols	F	31	Mountain View, AR	56:41.67
45	Christy Vickers	F	45	Mountain View, AR	56:42.42
46	DeLana Miller	F	40	Mountain View, AR	57:13.18
47	Miriam Graham	F	64	Mountain View, AR	57:14.91
48	Misty Huff	F	31	Mountain View, AR	59:25.27
49	R. Huff	F	12	Mountain View, AR	59:26.12
50	Jessica Shrable	F	34	Mountain View, AR	59:26.34