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The Ozark Scramble
May 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Ozark Scramble: Nine miles, 50+ obstacles building hope for children and teens in crisis
A 2.3 mile fun run obstacle course (the Scrambled Over Easy) is also available for people of all ages, including children and teens and those looking for a less intense experience.
Become an Ozark Scramble Host or Sponsor to Support Children and Teens In Crisis
Be part of the excitement at the Ozark Scramble! Whether you host an obstacle or sponsor the event, your partnership powers this muddy, high-energy, day all in support of Missouri children and teens in crisis.
In 2025, 5,700 people experienced the power of connection and growth at KVC Missouri’s Meramec Adventure Ranch. Across Missouri, KVC supported more than 33,900 children and adults last year through:
- Family strengthening services
- Foster care
- Outpatient and residential children’s mental health treatment
- K-12 therapeutic education
- Therapeutic wilderness programs
- And more
Learn More About Being an Ozark Scramble Host
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About KVC Missouri’s Ozark Scramble
Your chosen team of at least three people or as big as 25, has the opportunity to take on KVC Missouri’s Ozark Scramble as it traverses 50+ obstacles on KVC Missouri’s Meramec Adventure Ranch for an nine-mile EPIC TREK!
Scramblers have up to six hours to complete the course as a team. During the course, Scramblers move by leg-power (and hand-power). Scramblers will navigate challenges including jumping, climbing, mud crawling, and swinging across, over, and through obstacles, as well as trekking across steep hills and ravines.
Scramblers should also be prepared for 2 swimming obstacles and be prepared to swim 150m with a personal flotation device (PFD). For swimming obstacles, PFDs are required. KVC will provide a PFD for anyone who needs one or Scramblers may bring their own.
Teams must remain together at all times and are encouraged to help other teams. Successful completion of the event is measured by getting all teammates to complete the course or as far as possible through the course in six hours. Bring your own watch, because no time will be kept for the course!
Oh, and did we mention that your team must accomplish this task while carefully carrying an egg? Don’t worry, we’ll provide the eggs.
Pricing Information
Ozark Scramble: $50
Scrambled Over Easy
– Ages 12 and up: $35
– Kids 7-11: $15
– Kids under 7: Free (must run with paying adult)
Age Requirements
Ozark Scramble
– Must be 12 years or older
– All teams with minors must include at least one adult and an adult to child ratio of no greater than 1:5
Scrambled Over Easy
– All ages are welcome
– All teams with minors must include at least one adult and an adult to child ratio of no greater than 1:5
– Youth ages 7 to 17 must have a chaperone present, but they do not have to run the course.
– Youth under 7 may run the course with a parent or guardian. Kids under 7 may not participate in the water obstacle course.
Ozark Scramble Schedule:
7:30 – 9:00am – Registration
8:30 – 9:00am – Scramble Brief and Warm-Up Time
9:00am – 3:00pm – Scramble Run Time
3:00 – 5:00pm – Post-Run Awards and Celebration
Scrambled Over Easy Schedule:
7:30 – 9:00am – Registration
9:20 – 9:30am – Scrambled Over Easy Brief and Warm-Up Time
9:20am – 12:30pm – Scrambled Over Easy Run Time
3:00 – 5:00pm – Post-Run Awards and Celebration
More Information
Course Maps
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