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2026-2027 Running Races in Missouri

Every upcoming running race in Missouri, all 277 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

277 upcoming races · 102 with finish-time stats

5K Races 24210K Races 135Half Marathons 101Marathons 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-running44th year44th Annual Kirkwood Webster Turkey Day Runannual tradition

Races by City in Missouri

Ballwin 3Blue Springs 3Branson 18Carthage 4Chesterfield 3Columbia 11Independence 12Joplin 3Kansas City 57Lee's Summit 3Liberty 4Maryland Heights 7Ozark 3Parkville 8Rogersville 5Springfield 15St. Charles 4St. Joseph 3St. Louis 38Warrensburg 3

Holiday Races in Missouri

Halloween 5Ks and Races in Missouri 2026 15Turkey Trots in Missouri 2026 35Christmas 5Ks and Races in Missouri 2026 16

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Soonest Races in Missouri

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Sun, Aug 2, 2026Big River Training Team Saint Louis, MOFrom $75Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026START 5K & 10K Saint Louis, MOFreeDetails Sat, Sep 12, 2026No Boundaries Training Group Columbia, MO5KFrom $65Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Big River Unpaved Saint Louis, MOFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K Weston, MO5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Dream Run 5K Troy, MO5KFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k Carthage, MO5KFrom $38Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026San Francisco - HFTC 5k Blue Springs, MO5KRegistration closedFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Garmin Kansas City Marathon Kansas City, MOMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026I-35 Challenge Kansas City, MOFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 20262026 Oktoberfest 5k Osage Beach, MO5KRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk. Columbia, MO5KFrom $40Details

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 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Missouri

Which Missouri cities have the most races?

Kansas City (57), St. Louis (38), Branson (18), Springfield (15) 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 (242), 10K (135), Half Marathon (101), Marathon (9), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Missouri?

November is the busiest month for races in Missouri, with 62 of the 277, followed by October with 58. 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 102 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, 10 races around Missouri get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.