Missouri · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Running From Squatch
Running From Squatch is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile (plus Squatch-Fecta challenge & virtual) event held in Springfield, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 18, 2027. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 18, 2027
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 18, 2027
- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile (plus Squatch-Fecta challenge & virtual)
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling/hilly with flat sections; ~1,150 ft base elevation
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Running From Squatch
A Sasquatch-themed multi-distance running festival on scenic, hilly Springfield terrain that regularly sells out.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Sister event voted 2nd Best 5K in North America (2024) and 3rd Best 5K (2023) by RaceRaves
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Running From Squatch: common questions
- When is the Running From Squatch?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 18, 2027.
- Where is the Running From Squatch held?
- In Springfield, Missouri.
- What distances does the Running From Squatch offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile (plus Squatch-Fecta challenge & virtual).
- How many people run the Running From Squatch?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Running From Squatch?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Running From Squatch start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Running From Squatch?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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