2027 Bridge and Dam

The Bridge and Dam race begins at the Bagnell Dam Scenic Overlook, leading participants onto the historic Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The series includes a 5K, 10K, and a certified half marathon, with virtual options available for each distance. This annual road race takes place at the Lake of the Ozarks, featuring a demanding lakefront course and typical race-day temperatures ranging from the 30s to the 60s Fahrenheit. Participants are shuttled to the start, and half marathoners have the option of using pacers. The longer courses traverse back and forth over two bridges spanning the Lake of the Ozarks, a reservoir formed by damming the Osage River in the 1930s. This lake is known as the Magic Dragon or Missouri Dragon because of its serpentine path through central Missouri. FundRuns and the Lake of the Ozarks Runners coordinate the event, with Alysia Maschino and Scott Page associated with its initial race direction. Proceeds support local organizations such as Wonderland Camp, the Lake of the Ozarks Shrine Club, and Lake Area Big Brothers Big Sisters. Custom medals are awarded to finishers, age-group prizes are available, and the post-race reception is held at Neon Taco.