For more information on the following activities, call (417) 864-2015 or email: lori@ozarkgreenways.org

Monthly Volunteer Work Days
Join us as we work on various trail projects. Typically the third Saturday of the month. Projects range from trail maintenance, brush clearing, tree planting and much more. It's a fun way to get outdoors, get some exercise and help a great cause! If possible, bring loppers, handsaws, weedeaters, heavy rakes, work gloves, etc. Watch here for dates and details.

"Frisco Breakfast Club" - Meets at every Thursday at 8AM at Ziggies on Kearney, just east of Kansas Expressway. After eating, they depart at 9AM to carpool up to the Frisco Highline Trail to work on various projects of the day. Bring tools if you can. RSVP to Terry at 864-2014.

Monthly Workday
Saturday, May 17 (9AM-Noon)
Join Ozark Greenways as we work on a trail maintenance project. Details coming, or call 864-2014.

Annual Bike, Bus, Walk Week Challenge
May 12-16
Join Ozark Greenways as we host the 10th annual "Challenge" to the public to travel to work and school by means other than a car at least once that week. Feel good, save money and get free stuff! How many modes of alternative transportation can you name?
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9th annual Ozark Greenways Adventure Race
Saturday, May 31
Location is pending, but go to the event website for all the details as we know them right so far.

National Trails Day
Saturday, June 7
The Springfield Regional Arts Council is planning a plein air painting event on South Creek Greenway, between Close Memorial Lake and Carver Middle School. To participate, contact them at 862-2787.

Cycle for Life
Saturday, June 14
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks hosts this annual fundraising bike ride. Registration starts at 6:30AM at Mentor Church on Farm Roads 193 & 186. Rides choices are 50 mile, 25 mile, 10 mile and a one mile kids' ride with Ronald McDonald.

For more information, call 862-3838 or 881-8094.

2nd annual Outdoor Fitness Festival
October 25 - November 2
Bass Pro is out to do it again! This very popular weekend is expanding. Not only will they have the marathon, half-marathon, Ozark Greenways 5K/10K, kids run/walk, etc., but they're adding a long trail run event at Dogwood Canyon.

We will need volunteers, so give OG a call!

For all the latest event info and to register, go to www.basspro.com/fitness

St. John's Bike Club Rides
on the Greenways
Saturdays and Sundays
Join other young and older riders on this alternating club ride, and ride at your own pace. Helmets required.

Contact Valerie Griffin at St. John's Seniors for more information 841-0331.

Trail Watch Training
Ongoing - Call 864-2015 for details
Trail Watch is a great fun way to volunteer along the trails you're already using! See the "Trail Watch" portion of this website for details about the program.

Greenway Events

Monthly Volunteer WorkDays
Third Saturday each month, 9AM-noon Get your hands dirty! Join us each month to work on a variety of projects. Read More

National Trails Day First Saturday in June The first Saturday each June is a special day set-aside by trail organizations to celebrate their progress and their volunteers - National Trails Day. Read More

Outdoor Fitness Festival
Bass Pro Marathon,
Ozark Greenways 5K/10K, Cohick Half Marathon
Now held the first weekend in November
This is a truly unique fun-packed weekend hosted by Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Read More


Ozark Greenways
Adventure Race
Typically on a Saturday at the end of May or start of June
The Ozark Greenways Adventure Race (formerly the Mark Twain Forest Adventure Race) is a teamwork challenge race. Read More