Races

Get ready for a burst of color and fun! Join us on Saturday, April 4th, at the Osage Beach YMCA (950 Airport Road) for an exciting 5K Color Run, kicking off a day of health and wellness. After the run, stick around for our 3rd Annual Health Fair featuring local organizations, resources, and activities for the whole family!

Join Young Professionals at the Lake for the thirstiest 5K around! Kick things off at Lake of the Ozarks Brewing Company, run or walk to The Sanctuary Brewery, then decide - enjoy a celebratory pint or head straight back to the finish line. Choose your pace (and your pour) with both drinking and non-drinking divisions available.All proceeds benefit the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Each runner will receive a commemorative shirt (if registered by May 22nd) and those in the drinking division will receive a craft beverage at both breweries.  Thirsty to sponsor? Contact the Lake Area Chamber at (573) 964-1008.  On-site registration will be open from 10:30am - 10:45am at LOZ Brewing Company.Race starts at 11am. Drinking Division (21+): $35Non Drinking Division: $25     Event is rain or shine.

This is our 9th Annual Christmas themed fun family race!!!We love this event. If you love Christmas and need to fit some extra cheer into your summer this a great way to do that.Join us for this fun morning of fitness, community, and festive brunch. The race starts at 7:00 am to beat the heat!If you wait until the day of the run to register be here between 6:00 am and 6:45 am.T-Shirts (hand designed and printed locally!) are available for those who sign up by JUNE 30!!!!Cost is $30 now through June 30, 2026            $35 from July 1 through race day! This run will benefit out Summer Camp Program to provide transportation and field trips as well as scholarships.  There will be an award for 1st place in all age categories.  If you have any questions please call 573-348-9230 or email ksovcik@lakeymca.org

Oktoberfest at Lake of the Ozarks is back with a .5k and a 5k. Yes, you read that right.  In addition to a traditional 5k, we have a one-half K (roughly .31 miles for you non-runners). Starting and finishing at the Sanctuary Brewery in Osage Beach, this will be the 5k of the year! 5K 5k registration is $40 and includes a shirt, a piece of swag, and a coupon for a free beer at The Sanctuary!  There will be an aid station at the turnaround. .5k .5k registration is $15. It doesn't come with a shirt or swag, but participants can purchase a shirt for $15. The Oktoberfest races are directed by FundRuns. All proceeds will benefit: