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Running Races in Missouri

Every upcoming running race in Missouri, all 278 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

278 upcoming races · 98 with finish-time stats

5K 22910K 114Half Marathon 82Marathon 10Ultra 3
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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 field2,315 finishers2026 Kansas City Zoo Runin the 4 MilesLongest-running44th year44th Annual Kirkwood Webster Turkey Day Runannual tradition

Races by City in Missouri

Ballwin 4Branson 7Cape Girardeau 5Carthage 5Columbia 8Joplin 5Kansas City 66Kirkwood 4Liberty 4Maryland Heights 7Osage Beach 3Parkville 7Rogersville 4Saint Charles 3Saint Joseph 5Saint Louis 25Smithville 4Springfield 19St. Louis 12

Soonest Races in Missouri

278 total
Mon, Jul 27, 2026Asics + Superfeet Marathon Training Program Columbia, MOFrom $80Register Fri, Jul 31, 2026Lunartic 5K Run/Walk Smithville, MO5KFrom $30Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Fast In The Grass XC Relay Cape Girardeau, MO3 MilesFrom $36Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Run for Raptors Trail Race Kansas City, MO5K10KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 20263rd Hope 4 Healing Walk / Run / Roll / Stroll Saint Ann, MO1 Mile5K10K100 YardsFrom $29Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Great Sandbagger 8K McBaine, MO8KFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Heatwave Half Marathon - St. Louis St. Louis, MO50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Miles to Milan for Harper Eldon, MO5KFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026The Orange Run: Will Hildreth Memorial 5K Kansas City, MO5KFrom $40Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (31) Kansas City, MO5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sun, Aug 2, 2026Big River Training Team Saint Louis, MOFrom $75Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Heatwave Half Marathon - Kansas City Parkville, MO50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details

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.

Common Questions About Racing in Missouri

Which Missouri cities have the most races?

Kansas City (66), Saint Louis (25), Springfield (19), St. Louis (12) have the most upcoming races in Missouri. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Missouri?

Missouri has 5K (229), 10K (114), Half Marathon (82), Marathon (10), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Missouri?

September is the busiest month for races in Missouri, with 69 of the 278, followed by October with 67. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Missouri races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 98 races in Missouri with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:10, 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 races in Missouri?

Yes, 22 races around Missouri get you off the pavement: 17 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.