Updated Jul 23, 2026
5K Races in Missouri
Browse 136 upcoming running races in Missouri with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (31)
Kansas City, MO 64137 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (37)
Branson, MO 65616 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
The Great Pickle Race 5k & Pickleball Tournament
Reeds Spring, MO 65737 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City, MO 65101 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk
Green Ridge, MO 65332 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
Springfield, MO 65807 | 3.1 Miles
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Smithville, MO 64089 | 5K
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Sep 19, 2026
Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run
Florissant, MO 63031 | 3.11 Miles
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Sep 20, 2026
Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K
Springfield, MO 65807 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 27, 2026
Runner's Birthday Bash 5k and Fun Run/Walk
Saint Ann, MO 63074 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 27, 2026
Whiskey Run St. Louis / St. Charles
St Charles, MO | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Oct 3, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (40)
Kansas City, MO 64137 | 5K
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Cottleville, MO 63304 | 1.5 Miles
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Oct 10, 2026
Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile
Kansas City, MO 64131 | 3.1 Miles
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Nov 7, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (45)
Kansas City, MO 64137 | 5K
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Race planning guide
How to choose a 5k races in Missouri
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.