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5K Races in Missouri
Missouri currently has 130 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Parkville have the largest concentration of events.
November (43), December (21) and October (11) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 153 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 130
- Active listings
- 283
- Cities with races
- 91
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Upcoming 5Ks in Missouri
All 130 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick HalfSpringfield, MOMarathonHalf (Cohick)5KMarathon Relay ~4,000 runners
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Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10KSt. Louis, MO10K (In-Person)10K - No Shirt/No Medal5K (In-person)5K - No Shirt/No Medal Option +2 more ~250 runners
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MO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5KSaint Charles, MOMarathonHalf Marathon42.195K21.0975K +2 more ~3,000 runners
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Run S'more for HopeSt Peters, MO"I Run For" Sticker Table (12:20pm-1:45pm)5K5K (Kids 10 and Under)Clean Up Crew (3:30pm-4:30pm) +1 more
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Turkey Trot STL | St. CharlesSt Charles, MO1/2 Mile Kids Run (9:10am Start)5K (8:00am Start)Course Marshals (7:00am-9:30am)General Race Morning Help +1 more
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St. Louis Track Club Frostbite SeriesSt. Louis, MORotating winter distances incl. 5K10K15K20K +2 more ~200 runners
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Creve Coeur St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/WalkMaryland Heights, MOHalf Marathon5K10K100m ~400 runners
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Centerstone's 10th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Missouri (formerly Accept Zero 5K)Independence, MO5K ~53 runners
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The "ROCKIN' RIVERFEST" 5k, 10K, HALF MARATHON & Fun Run!St Charles, MOHalf Marathon5K10K ~560 runners
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Running From SquatchSpringfield, MOHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile (plus Squatch-Fecta challenge & virtual) ~2,000 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - St. LouisSt. Louis, MOHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Kansas CityParkville, MOHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Missouri
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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CITY Sprint 5kSaint Louis, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~4,600 runners
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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick HalfSpringfield, MOMarathonHalf (Cohick)5KMarathon Relay ~4,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Missouri
- January
- 8 upcoming races
- February
- 9 upcoming races
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- April
- 8 upcoming races
- May
- 6 upcoming races
- June
- 3 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 6 upcoming races
- October
- 11 upcoming races
- November
- 43 upcoming races
- December
- 21 upcoming races
Missouri cities with the most 5Ks
- Kansas City
- 31 upcoming races
- St. Louis
- 21 upcoming races
- Springfield
- 11 upcoming races
- Parkville
- 6 upcoming races
- Maryland Heights
- 6 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 4 upcoming races
- St Charles
- 4 upcoming races
- Branson
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Missouri cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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CITY Sprint 5kSaint Louis, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~4,600 runners
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The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween RaceEureka, MO Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K1-Mile Fun Run ~3,000 runners
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Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids RunKansas City, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K100 Yards ~1,454 runners
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Spooky Sprint - Kansas CityLee's Summit, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~510 runners
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The Innsbrook Half Marathon & 10kInnsbrook, MO Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~500 runners
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Moonlight Howl 5K Run/WalkBallwin, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~436 runners
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Trailfest | Fleet Feet SpringfieldHighlandville, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~385 runners
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City of Roses Half Marathon & 5KCape Girardeau, MO Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~350 runners
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Graveyard 5k Run & Fun RunKansas City, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~312 runners
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Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10KWeston, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~252 runners
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Clayton Community 5K Run WalkClayton, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~242 runners
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MIDNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONEDSpringfield, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~165 runners
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St. Joseph MarathonSt Joseph, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KHalf MarathonMarathon +5 more ~101 runners
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Sunset Mountain's Naked Mile - Snap Dragon StyleNoel, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~25 runners
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Spooky Sprint - SpringfieldWillard, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10KHalf Marathon ~15 runners
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Spooky Sprint- St. LouisSt. Louis, MO Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile ~10 runners
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3rd Hope 4 Healing Walk / Run / Roll / StrollSaint Ann, MO Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K100 Yards
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9/11 Heroes Run - Cape Girardeau, MOCape Girardeau, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walkGreen Ridge, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITYKansas City, MO Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Ballwin Days 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun RunBallwin, MO Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Bigfoot Forrest Trail 10 Hour Fun RunCape Girardeau, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced10hrs5K
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Brentwood Community 5KBrentwood, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile Fun Run5K
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Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 MileKansas City, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD AwarenessColumbia, MO Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Corps of Discovery Trail RacesSaint Charles, MO Usually held in August · next date not announced5K5 Miles
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Crane Broiler Festival Chicken Chase 5KCrane, MO Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Desmoid Defenders 5K Run/WalkSaint Louis, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile5 Miles
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Dogtown Doggy DashSt. Louis, MO Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile (Dogs)1 Mile (Humans)5K (Dogs)5K (Humans)
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EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/RunSaint Louis, MO Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Missouri: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Missouri?
- RaceRove currently lists 130 upcoming 5Ks in Missouri with a confirmed date, plus 153 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Missouri cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Kansas City (31), St. Louis (21), Springfield (11), Parkville (6) and Maryland Heights (6).
- When is 5K season in Missouri?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (43), December (21) and October (11).
- What is the biggest 5K in Missouri?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Missouri is the RUN Liberty, with about 24,950 runners across all of its distances.
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