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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon

November 1, 2026 · 7:00 AMSpringfield, Missouri, United States

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Race Day

46°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

394ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Conservation Marathon is the full-distance race of Bass Pro Shops Marathon Weekend in Springfield, Missouri. It starts at the Bass Pro Shops flagship store and finishes at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center area on West Sunshine Street, passing through neighborhoods, trails, Route 66, Missouri State University and downtown. The organizer describes the course as mostly flat with a few rolling hills, and calls it a Boston qualifier. Aid stations run from mile 2 to mile 25 and the course closes after 6.5 hours.

Course Highlights: 01Bass Pro Shops – start at the flagship store on South Campbell Avenue
02Route 66 – the course follows part of the historic highway
03Missouri State University – the route passes through campus
04Downtown Springfield – the course runs through the city centre
Time Limit: 6.5 hours; course closes at 1:30 PM
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

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