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About OMRR

Contact us at P.O. Box 10067, Springfield, MO 65808-0067
863-6277 (Rusty Manes) or 836-6685 (Richard Johnson)

The Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners is a not-for-profit organization of nearly 300 individuals dedicated to wellness, fitness, running, and caring. All OMRR officers are unpaid volunteers. All proceeds to OMRR are used for club-related activities such as supporting local and national charities, sponsoring local races, publishing the Running Briefs newsletter and this Web site, and maintaining a clean environment. We need fitness enthusiasts of all types to support OMRR. Please go to our membership page and join with us in our crusade for fun, fitness, and caring!

Mission of OMRR

The mission of the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners is to promote the health benefits of running as well as the pleasurable and competitive aspects of the sport while doing its part to improve the lives of others.

History of OMRR

The Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners was founded in 1978, due primarily to the efforts of Dr. Wayne C. McKinney and Floyd R. Johnson, Jr. In the 1970's Dr. McKinney directed an annual Two Mile Jog, an estimated time run. Floyd Johnson conducted "Fun Runs" on a regular basis, which tended to be more competitive in nature. In 1977 a group of Springfield runners, called the Ozark Mountain Road Runners, entered the National AAU 20 Kilometer Championship at Tulsa, OK, and finished in second place. Team member Clyde O. Johnson won first in the 50-59 year age group.

In 1978, Wayne McKinney and Floyd Johnson decided to co-found an area running club. Johnson recommended the name Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners and McKinney phrased the OMRR motto, "Train for the Health of It--Race for the Fun of It!", which highlights the two major objectives of OMRR. The club was formally organized on May 17, 1978 and affiliated with the Road Runner's Club of America. Clyde O. Johnson was elected the first OMRR President. OMRR began sponsoring local races ranging from 1 mile to 50 miles in length, and has added duathlons and triathlons in recent years. The club's Web site was started in 1999 by Richard Johnson.