Ozark Trail 100 Course Profile

Steelville, MO, Missouri

• Distance: 100 miles
• Elevation Gain: 18,000 ft
• Elevation Loss: 18,000 ft
• High Point: 1,600 ft
• Low Point: 700 ft
• Time Limit: 34 hours
• Month: November
• Finisher Rate: ~55%

A rugged point-to-point 100-miler on the Ozark Trail through the Missouri Ozarks. Extremely rocky terrain with sharp limestone, relentless short climbs, and technical creek crossings. Known as one of the rockiest 100-milers in the country.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Hazel Creek	18	900 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Brooks Creek	38	1,200 ft	Yes	Yes	14:00
Owls Bend	58	800 ft	Yes	Yes	20:00
Klepzig Mill	75	1,100 ft	Yes	Yes	26:00
Trace Creek	90	1,000 ft	Yes	Yes	30:00

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Steelville to Hazel Creek	0–18	rolling	hard	Rocky from the start. Watch your ankles.
Hazel Creek to Owls Bend	18–58	mixed	hard	Relentless rocky terrain. Short sharp climbs.
Owls Bend to Klepzig Mill	58–75	rolling	hard	Night section. Technical creek crossings.
Klepzig Mill to Finish	75–100	mixed	extreme	Final push through the rockiest sections.

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