Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K

Springfield, MO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K

The course winds through the Missouri State University campus, so the route itself is the tour. Expect paved paths past academic buildings and open green spaces rather than roads or trails. The finish is back at the campus recreation center, where there are snacks and a recovery area waiting. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome on course.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at the recreation center, with a second window on race morning before the start. The start and finish are both at the same building, which keeps logistics simple if you are bringing family along for Family Weekend.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

201finishers

17:36winner

32:07median

51:09cutoff

Top 3: Josh Steele (17:36) · Joseph Russo (17:50) · Yaroslav Sharyy (19:14)

The Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:00$40

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Common Questions About the Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K

Will I finish last at the Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 51:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 201 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:36 while the median finisher took 32:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.