Running Races in Missouri — 2026

There are 292 running races in Missouri in 2026 across 88 cities. The next upcoming race is the 16th Annual Bill Cross 5K in Kansas City on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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Kansas City 136 Saint Louis 82 Springfield 46 Columbia 34 St. Louis 33 Branson 26 Independence 20 Saint Joseph 16 Joplin 16 Chesterfield 13 Parkville 12 Maryland Heights 11 Cape Girardeau 11 Ozark 10 Rogersville 9 Carthage 8 Ballwin 8 St Louis 8 Wright City 7 Jefferson City 7 Osage Beach 7 Saint Charles 7 Willard 6 Kirkwood 6 Kirksville 6 Lees Summit 6 Defiance 5 Smithville 5 Liberty 5 Cottleville 4

Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Lees Summit, MO Lees Summit
Virtual 5K Run/Walk ParticipantLSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk ParticipantKids Dash Fun Run (does not include a t-shirt) +2
From $10 Open Closing Soon
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DeClue Loop Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Wildwood, MO Wildwood
Trail DeClue Loop Trail Race - 8 MileDeClue Loop Trail Race - 16 MileDeClue Loop Trail Race - Marathon 26.2 +1
From $60 Open Closing Soon
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Krug Castle Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Saint Joseph, MO Saint Joseph
Road Krug Castle Kinda 5kKrug Castle 10KKrug Castle Challenge! Go all the way!
From $30 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left
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Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Gray Summit, MO Gray Summit
Road 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (with your dog!)1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (humans only)5K Race (humans only) +1
From $35 Open Closing Soon
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I-35 Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Kansas City, MO Kansas City
Road I-35 Challenge - Kansas City Marathon & Des Moines MarathonI-35 Challenge - Kansas City Half Marathon & Des Moines Half MarathonI-35 Challenge - Kansas City Half Marathon & Des Moines Marathon +2
From $35 Open Closing Soon
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