Sat, Apr 10, 2027

2027 Bridge and Dam

Lake Ozark, MO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K10KHalf Marathon

Entry is $50 now and rises to $55 after Jan 5, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2027 Bridge and Dam

All distances start at the Bagnell Dam Scenic Overlook, with runners shuttled to the start line. The course runs along the Bagnell Dam Strip, a historic stretch that gives the race its name and puts the lake scenery right in front of you. The terrain is road running through a recognizable local landmark rather than a park or trail setting.

After finishing, the post-race party moves to Neon Taco, a nearby restaurant, where food and drink are available alongside the awards ceremony. Parking logistics are handled partly by the shuttle system, so arriving with extra time before the start is worth planning for.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

187finishers

21:16winner

41:41median

2:25:21cutoff

Top 3: L. Woods (21:16) · Shawn Roberts (21:17) · Carson Lehman (21:18)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

136finishers

1:17:22winner

2:09:59median

3:28:08cutoff

Top 3: Tucker Seise (1:17:22) · Aaron Anderson (1:21:03) · Alex Anderson (1:35:52)

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

93finishers

40:06winner

1:12:41median

2:14:25cutoff

Top 3: Joseph Hopkins (40:06) · Nigher Alfaro (43:43) · Clayton Holloway (45:19)

The 2027 Bridge and Dam has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$50

6.2 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$70

13.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$90

3.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$60

6.2 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$80

13.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$100

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Common Questions About the 2027 Bridge and Dam

Will I finish last at the 2027 Bridge and Dam?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:41, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:25:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Bridge and Dam a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (187 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Bridge and Dam?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:16 while the median finisher took 41:41. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.