Missouri · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Missouri

Every upcoming 5K in Missouri, all 226 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

226 upcoming 5K races · 90 with finish-time stats

10K Races 136Half Marathons 104Marathons 9Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Missouri races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,264 finishersRock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5kin the Half MarathonLongest-running38th yearChesterfield 38th Annual Gobble Wobble 5Kannual tradition

Missouri 5K Races by City

Kansas City 51St. Louis 27Branson 19Springfield 17Independence 13Parkville 7Maryland Heights 7Columbia 6Webb City 5St. Charles 4Lee's Summit 3Warrensburg 3Liberty 3Chesterfield 3Ozark 2St. James 2Carthage 2Harrisburg 2Grain Valley 2Joplin 2Cape Girardeau 2Rogersville 2Belton 2Linn 1

5K Races in Missouri by Month

October 2026 11November 2026 59December 2026 21January 2027 16February 2027 15March 2027 19April 2027 23May 2027 22June 2027 10July 2027 8August 2027 9September 2027 6

The Next 5K Runs in Missouri

226 total
Sat, Sep 12, 2026No Boundaries Training Group Columbia, MO5KFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race St. Louis, MOHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Spooky Sprint - Kansas City Lee's Summit, MO50m1 Mile5K10KRegistration closedFrom $47Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Haunted Hustle Linn, MO5KFrom $20Details Tue, Oct 27, 2026Tuesday Brewsday O Fallon, MO1 Mile5KFreeDetails Fri, Oct 30, 2026The Wicked Run 5K + Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Warrensburg, MO5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026All Saints 5k Shuffle Ozark, MO5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Run Witch Run - 1 Mile, 5K, 10K & KIDS DASH Cottleville, MO1 Mile5K350 YardsFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (44) Kansas City, MO5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Spooky Sprint at NIGHT - Kansas City Lee's Summit, MO50m5KRegistration closedFrom $31View race

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Missouri

Which Missouri cities have the most 5K races?

Kansas City (51), St. Louis (27), Branson (19), Springfield (17) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Missouri?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Missouri, with 59 of the 226, followed by April with 23. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Missouri 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 87 5K races in Missouri with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:02, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Missouri?

Yes, 6 races around Missouri get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races.