The Great Pickle Race 5k & Pickleball Tournament

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Reeds Spring, MO; 345 Morrill Lane, 65737
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run or play pickleball at this unique community event in Reeds Spring, featuring wooded trails, a fun run, and a cause-driven mission.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Great Pickle Race offers a unique blend of running and pickleball in Reeds Spring, MO. Runners can choose between a 5k on wooded trails or a one-mile fun run on pavement. The event also features an open doubles pickleball tournament across three skill levels. All participants receive a t-shirt and entry into a raffle for local attractions. Top finishers in both running events and pickleball teams will earn medals. Importantly, proceeds from this Rotary Club event support grants for nonprofit organizations, making it a community-focused day.

What to expect

* Run a 5k on wooded trails or a one-mile fun run on pavement.
* Compete in an open doubles pickleball tournament across three skill levels.
* Enjoy a t-shirt, water, snacks, and a chance to win local gift certificates in a raffle.

Standout details

"The Great Pickle Race" theme
Includes a Pickleball Tournament
5k on wooded trails
Supports local nonprofit grants

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 28, 2026, 8:31 AM CST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 4:59 AM CDT
The Great Pickle Fun Run
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 8:32 AM CST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 3:59 AM CDT
Pickleball Tournament
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 AM CDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 8:32 AM CST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

Timed race

From the organizer

5k Info

The Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake will host The Great Pickle Race and Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 12 at Wolf Pack Park in Reeds Spring! The race is a 5k. We'll also have a one-mile fun run.

The 5k will take place in the wooded trails of Wolf Pack Park. The one-mile fun run will take place on pavement.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt (if registered by September 3). Registrations on September 4 or later will receive a shirt if there are any left.

We'll have water and snacks available.

For the 5k, we'll have medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. The age groups are 18 and under, 19-45, and 46 and older. The youngest finisher and the oldest finisher will also be recognized.

For the fun run, the top three overall finishers will receive medals.

All participants will also receive entry into a raffle to win gift certificates and passes to area restaurants and attractions.

The Rotary Club will use the proceeds to award grants to nonprofit organizations.

Pickleball Info

Open Doubles Tournament - Round Robin Format (Open Doubles means men, women, and mixed teams play each other)

Three levels: Beginner (2.0-2.9), Intermediate (3.0-3.5), Advanced (3.5+)

Medals awarded to the top three teams in each category (based on wins and losses/points will be the tiebreaker)

All players receive a t-shirt

Need a partner? We'll pair you with a player of similar playing ability