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Running Races in Missouri

Every upcoming running race in Missouri, all 310 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

310 upcoming races · 116 with finish-time stats

5K 25810K 124Half Marathon 99Marathon 9Ultra 4
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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 3Blue Springs 3Branson 14Cape Girardeau 3Carthage 6Chesterfield 3Columbia 8Joplin 3Kansas City 67Kirkwood 4Liberty 4Maryland Heights 5Osage Beach 3Ozark 3Parkville 7Rogersville 5Saint Charles 3Saint Joseph 6Saint Louis 27Smithville 3Springfield 17St Louis 4St. Louis 14Warrensburg 4

Soonest Races in Missouri

310 total
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Big River Training Team Saint Louis, MOFrom $75Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026START 5K & 10K Saint Louis, MOFreeRegister Sat, Sep 12, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City Kansas City, MO5KFrom $65Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Grandview Education Foundation Heroes for Education 5K Grandview, MO5KFrom $15Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Northside Trap Run 5K Saint Louis, MO5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Zach Schrock Memorial 5k Run/Walk Harrisonville, MO5KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Kirkwood Greentree Rotary Ramble Kirkwood, MO5K10K1 MileFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run the Rock Ridgedale, MO6 Miles3 MilesFrom $55Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jefferson City, MO Jefferson City, MO5KFrom $15Details Sat, Sep 12, 20262026 Duo Dash Saint Louis, MO5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Cole Camp Fair 5k Run/Walk Cole Camp, MO5K2 MilesFrom $33Details Sat, Sep 12, 20265th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K Nevada, MO5KFrom $25Details

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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Missouri

Which Missouri cities have the most races?

Kansas City (67), Saint Louis (27), Springfield (17), Branson (14) 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 (258), 10K (124), Half Marathon (99), Marathon (9), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Missouri?

October is the busiest month for races in Missouri, with 83 of the 310, followed by September with 70. 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 116 races in Missouri with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:19, 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, 13 races around Missouri get you off the pavement: 9 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.