Ozark Diamond Gauntlet
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Ozark Diamond Gauntlet

Macks Creek, Missouri, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Obstacle race

About this race

Run the loop. Face the test. Draw your fate.

The Ozark Diamond Gauntlet is a brand-new endurance event held at Ballparks National in Lake of the Ozarks. This unique race blends timed-loop running with short, gritty obstacles and a mystery challenge at the end of every lap.

But for runners who want a classic endurance effort without obstacles, we also offer a Pure Running Division — a traditional timed run with zero challenges, zero tricks, and nothing between you and the miles.

You’ll run a 3.1-mile loop as many times as you can within your chosen time block. Each lap features 1–2 physical or skill challenges, and at the finish you’ll draw a numbered token that determines a surprise obstacle before you start the next loop.

As daylight fades, the final 3 hours of the 12 hours transform into the Night Gauntlet—a stadium-lit atmosphere designed for those who want next level! 
 
Choose Your League

REC LEAGUE – 1 Loop
Approachable, fun, and perfect for beginners.

TRIPLE PLAY – 3 Hours
A great intro to timed-loop racing.

DOUBLEHEADER – 6 Hours
A challenging mid-distance effort with strategy and grit.

THE FULL GAME – 9 Hours
Nine innings of effort—day into night.

EXTRA INNINGS – 12 Hours
The full Gauntlet. Where legends are made.

All leagues offer two divisions:
Gauntlet Division: obstacles + mystery draw
Pure Running Division: No obstacles. No surprises. Just a straight timed run.
 
Why the Diamond Gauntlet?
Unique race format
Approachable obstacles
Strategy + surprise
Family and spectator friendly
Beautiful venue
Multiple difficulty options
 
Are You Ready?
Pick your league.
Run the loop.
Face the test.
Draw your fate.

Pick your distance

Obstacle race

Rec League - 1 loop- GAUNTLET

Nov 14, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$65.00
Open

Rec League - 1 loop - PURE RUNNING

Nov 14, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$65.00
Open

Race-day daylight

We have no recorded weather for Macks Creek yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.

Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 14, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 14, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 09m

The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:00 PM local time (CST) in Macks Creek on November 14, 2026 — 10h 09m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Macks Creek event

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