# 5K Races in Missouri (2026)

> 263 upcoming 5K races across Missouri.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/missouri/5k

## Races

- **[Drink MO Beer 5k | 10k | 1 MILE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132465-drink-mo-beer-5k-10k-1-mile)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Maryland Heights, MO · 1 mile / 5K / 7.5 mi
- **[Swifty Fun Run - 1 mile | 5k | 10k | 13.1 mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162100-swifty-fun-run-1-mile-5k-10k-13-1-mile)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run to Bless 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163734-run-to-bless-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greenwood, MO · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196151-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-branson-mo-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Branson, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Spirit Trail Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203404-spirit-trail-classic)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Knob Noster, MO · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi / 12.4 mi
- **[2026 Forward Miles Virtual Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212271-2026-forward-miles-virtual-run)** — Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Space Wizards 5k & 10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110921-space-wizards-5k-10k)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149705-military-matters-veterun-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Springfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156341-summer-sizzler-springfield)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 9.3 mi / 10K / 5K / 1 mile / 50 m
- **[Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198870-run-for-pb-j-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199396-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[START 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200292-start-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Ballwin Days 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140360-ballwin-days-5k-and-1-mile-family-fun-run)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ballwin, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hearts for RMHKC Half Marathon,10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk, & Kid's Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76516-hearts-for-rmhkc-half-marathon-10k-5k-1-mile-walk-kids-fun-r)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Parkville, MO · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-86373-forest-park-5k-kids-dash)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 805 m
- **[JRR Prediction Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183836-jrr-prediction-run)** — Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Joplin, MO · 5K
- **[The SPRINGFIELD Office Fun Run Race For The Cure](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119780-the-springfield-office-fun-run-race-for-the-cure)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Roughrider Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149237-roughrider-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Neosho, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178859-educationplus-family-fun-walk-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Crane Broiler Festival Chicken Chase 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186645-crane-broiler-festival-chicken-chase-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crane, MO · 5K
- **[370 Lakeside Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112849-370-lakeside-triathlon)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Peters, MO · 5K
- **[Lamar Free Fair Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114490-lamar-free-fair-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lamar, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198468-sloth-run-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199873-run-for-breast-cancer-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203972-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-kansas-city-mo-35)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Victorious Together 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205221-victorious-together-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[SALSA Run | Columbia, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207723-salsa-run-columbia-mo)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbia, MO · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[River Rat Obstacle 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209837-river-rat-obstacle-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, MO · 5K
- **[The Howler](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209948-the-howler)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Walnut Shade, MO · 10K / 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- St Louis](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122247-summer-sizzler-st-louis)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Maryland Heights, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Be a Hero 2026 !](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208382-be-a-hero-2026)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Windsor Septemberfest - Rock Island Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151636-windsor-septemberfest-rock-island-run)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Windsor, MO · 5K
- **[Hat Trick Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151815-hat-trick-trot-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Joseph, MO · 5K
- **[The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184882-the-labor-day-slay-5k-10k-10k-ruck-half-marathon)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St Louis, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Grace Recovery Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204913-grace-recovery-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cape Girardeau, MO · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210913-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-kansas-city-mo-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run for the Dogs - St. Louis](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206891-run-for-the-dogs-st-louis)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Kansas City Temple Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-54778-kansas-city-temple-run)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K
- **[Kirkwood Greentree Rotary Ramble](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112819-kirkwood-greentree-rotary-ramble)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kirkwood, MO · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117995-run-the-rock)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ridgedale, MO · 6.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jefferson City, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128445-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-jefferson-city-mo)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jefferson City, MO · 5K
- **[2026 Duo Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131295-2026-duo-dash)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cole Camp Fair 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131987-cole-camp-fair-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cole Camp, MO · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Valor Ranch Runnin’ For Home 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149735-valor-ranch-runnin-for-home-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Parkville, MO · 5K
- **[The Great Pickle Race 5k & Pickleball Tournament](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164668-the-great-pickle-race-5k-pickleball-tournament)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Reeds Spring, MO · 5K
- **[Swifty Fun Run - Kansas City](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166783-swifty-fun-run-kansas-city)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[NEON Night 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177852-neon-night-5k-run-walk-for-suicide-prevention)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Legacy of Patriots 4th Annual Miles of Memories 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183659-legacy-of-patriots-4th-annual-miles-of-memories-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fenton, MO · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Cape Girardeau, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185074-9-11-heroes-run-cape-girardeau-mo)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cape Girardeau, MO · 5K
- **[American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187582-american-legion-post-491-5k-fun-run-2mile-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Green Ridge, MO · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194393-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-springfield)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196152-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-branson-mo-37)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Branson, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198501-national-chocolate-day-run-for-chocolates-5k-10k-13-1-kansas)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199919-run-for-mental-health-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[LPRF Glow in the Park 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202447-lprf-glow-in-the-park-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Liberty, MO · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - St. Louis, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209936-9-11-heroes-run-st-louis-mo)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St. Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Megan Fouch Annual 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210160-megan-fouch-annual-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mexico, MO · 5K
- **[The Carthage Charitable 5K Color Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211107-the-carthage-charitable-5k-color-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carthage, MO · 5K
- **[Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City](https://runthis.run/event/rs-32624-gourdys-pumpkin-run-kansas-city)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K
- **[Grandview Education Foundation Heroes for Education 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-74699-grandview-education-foundation-heroes-for-education-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Grandview, MO · 5K
- **[Northside Trap Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87650-northside-trap-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Zach Schrock Memorial 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96024-zach-schrock-memorial-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harrisonville, MO · 5K
- **[2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-98441-2026-forest-park-cross-country-festival)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Walter's Walk 5K Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61847-walters-walk-5k-fundraiser)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Creve Coeur, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[35th Annual Run for the Hills](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112821-35th-annual-run-for-the-hills)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival 5K Glow Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114444-ozark-ham-turkey-festival-5k-glow-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · California, MO · 5K / 1 mile / 100 m
- **[Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132080-do-hard-things-5k-run-walk-9-11-mile-run-or-ruck)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbia, MO · 9.1 mi / 5K
- **[Smithville CIA 5K and Family Fun Run sponsored by Dream Properties Real Estate](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148122-smithville-cia-5k-and-family-fun-run-sponsored-by-dream-prop)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Smithville, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Running From Squatch - Springfield, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153523-running-from-squatch-springfield-mo)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 23.4 mi / Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run For Freedom 5K and 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153756-run-for-freedom-5k-and-10k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Warrensburg, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Miles for Missouri Outdoors 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198775-miles-for-missouri-outdoors-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jefferson City, MO · 5K
- **[Run Through the Darkness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200442-run-through-the-darkness)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Branson, MO · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-41979-light-the-darkness-5k-1-mile-glow-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Florissant, MO · 5K
- **[Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184121-missouri-state-university-inspire-the-roar-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K
- **[Trot For Troops 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208940-trot-for-troops-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Branson, MO · 5K
- **[Desmoid Defenders 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209712-desmoid-defenders-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile / 5.0 mi
- **[Soles 4 Paws 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165159-soles-4-paws-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carthage, MO · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Little Heroes Park Mountain Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188248-little-heroes-park-mountain-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Walnut Shade, MO · 1.2 mi / 5K
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - St. Louis](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194427-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-st-louis)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St. Louis, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199676-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200085-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Stompin' Out Hunger 5K & Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205702-stompin-out-hunger-5k-color-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Aurora, MO · 5K
- **[Hawk Run/Walk 5 K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208675-hawk-run-walk-5-k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 3.2 mi
- **[COOrageous in Motion - Springfield, Mo](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208929-coorageous-in-motion-springfield-mo)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K
- **[Recovery in Motion 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209742-recovery-in-motion-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Osage Beach, MO · 5K
- **[Ellett Memorial Block Party 2026 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210667-ellett-memorial-block-party-2026-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Appleton City, MO · 5K
- **[The Cottey Comets 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211957-the-cottey-comets-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nevada, MO · 5K
- **[The Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-42783-the-piggyback-dash-10k-5k-2k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Union, MO · 10K / 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Quinn Memorial Fun Run & 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50419-quinn-memorial-fun-run-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chillicothe, MO · 5K / 800 m
- **[Mason Ridge 7th Annual Fun Run & 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77862-mason-ridge-7th-annual-fun-run-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Lizzy's 9th Annual Walk of Faith 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77871-lizzys-9th-annual-walk-of-faith-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbia, MO · 5K
- **[14th Annual 'Due Run 4 Education](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90873-14th-annual-due-run-4-education)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 3.2 mi / 1 mile
- **[Runner's Birthday Bash 5k and Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-120211-runners-birthday-bash-5k-and-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Ann, MO · 5K / 1 mile / 200 m
- **[CITY Sprint 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151631-city-sprint-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[MQP Bratfest 5k and 1-mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187980-mqp-bratfest-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Kansas City](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194433-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-kansas-city)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Parkville, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Hero Hustle: Battle Of the Badges](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210515-hero-hustle-battle-of-the-badges)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Potosi, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71238-city-of-roses-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cape Girardeau, MO · Marathon / 5K
- **[TCSF 4th Annual VIRTUAL Run, Roll, and Stroll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161956-tcsf-4th-annual-virtual-run-roll-and-stroll)** — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Virtual, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Glow the Distance 5K/10K - Joplin](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160456-glow-the-distance-5k-10k-joplin)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Joplin, MO · 10K / 5K
- **[Armourdale 5K Run and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180438-armourdale-5k-run-and-walk)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K
- **[The Upward Call, a Family Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188253-the-upward-call-a-family-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rogersville, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[St. Peter Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201008-st-peter-dash)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kirkwood, MO · 5K / 402 m
- **[Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk®](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203240-run-upside-down-5k-buddy-walk)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 3.2 mi / 1000 m
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Kansas City, MO (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211215-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-kansas-city-mo-40)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[She Dreams Bigger - Women's Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211379-she-dreams-bigger-womens-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Maryland Heights, MO · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Pound the Pavement for Parkinson's 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37401-pound-the-pavement-for-parkinsons-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Firefighter Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61512-firefighter-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Joseph, MO · 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint - Springfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166083-spooky-sprint-springfield)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Willard, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Yadi's Yummies' Barktoberfest new 5K & 1-mile Walk & Wag in the Park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167763-yadis-yummies-barktoberfest-new-5k-1-mile-walk-wag-in-the-pa)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cottleville, MO · 1.5 mi / 5K
- **[Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50365-oktoberfest-5k-10k-and-kids-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Trailfest | Fleet Feet Springfield](https://runthis.run/event/rs-84758-trailfest-fleet-feet-springfield)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Highlandville, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Race of the Redeemed- Distinguished](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149794-race-of-the-redeemed-distinguished)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fair Grove, MO · 3.2 mi / 1 mile
- **[Julia's Warriors Run For Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-16394-julias-warriors-run-for-hope)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Smithville, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Pretty in Pink Bubble Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184844-pretty-in-pink-bubble-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Camdenton, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[Krug Castle Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189198-krug-castle-challenge)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Joseph, MO · 3.6 mi / 6.1 mi
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196153-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-branson-mo-41)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Branson, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201391-bagel-run-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201514-coffee-lovers-run-5k-10k-13-1-kansas-city)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Miles for Miracles 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209056-miles-for-miracles-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheaton, MO · 5K
- **[Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47792-race-for-the-future-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lees Summit, MO · 5K / 200 m
- **[Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65089-center-education-foundation-5k-1-mile)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[16th Annual Bill Cross 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164889-16th-annual-bill-cross-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5K / 500 m
- **[STL CURE SARCOMA 6K RUN/WALK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184665-stl-cure-sarcoma-6k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Maryland Heights, MO · 3.7 mi
- **[Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92141-families-run-for-ovarian-cancer-roc-star-5k-1-mile-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Graybar Gives Back 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95573-graybar-gives-back-2026)** — Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St. Louis, MO · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Dream Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115351-dream-run-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Troy, MO · 5K
- **[Fair Acres Family YMCA Maple Leaf 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132040-fair-acres-family-ymca-maple-leaf-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carthage, MO · 5K
- **[San Francisco - HFTC 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134452-san-francisco-hftc-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blue Springs, MO · 5K
- **[Garmin Kansas City Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135953-garmin-kansas-city-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[LOZ Oktoberfest 5k & 1/2 k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151279-loz-oktoberfest-5k-1-2-k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Osage Beach, MO · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk.](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163920-sam-speake-memorial-scholarship-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbia, MO · 5K
- **[UMSL 5K Run/Walk hosted by the UMSL Alumni Association](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165831-umsl-5k-run-walk-hosted-by-the-umsl-alumni-association)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166356-christina-bohn-memorial-5k-for-pmdd-awareness)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Columbia, MO · 5K
- **[Team O’Reilly 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170003-team-o-reilly-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K
- **[ATSU Founders Day Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187294-atsu-founders-day-race)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kirksville, MO · 3.2 mi / 1.2 mi
- **[Hancock XC Invitational Open Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209737-hancock-xc-invitational-open-race)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Louis, MO · 5K
- **[1st Annual Huckster's Day 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211847-1st-annual-hucksters-day-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Butler, MO · 5K
- **[Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66533-weston-bluffs-trail-5k-10k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Weston, MO · 5K / 10K
- **[RACE 4 HOPE | Joplin, MO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148222-race-4-hope-joplin-mo)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Joplin, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Clayton Community 5K Run Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209738-clayton-community-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clayton, MO · 5K
- **[Infant Loss Resources 19th Annual Strides 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87433-infant-loss-resources-19th-annual-strides-5k-run-1-mile-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St. Louis, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140361-moonlight-howl-5k-run-walk)** — Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ballwin, MO · 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint- St. Louis](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122427-spooky-sprint-st-louis)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · St. Louis, MO · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Strong Like Lisa-Steps to Cure Sarcoma](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144873-strong-like-lisa-steps-to-cure-sarcoma)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Parkville, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[RAYNI DAY MIRACLES MEMORIAL RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145513-rayni-day-miracles-memorial-run)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Poplar Bluff, MO · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cliff Hanger Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161982-cliff-hanger-run)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kansas City, MO · 5.0 mi / 5K / 1 mile / 200 m
- **[Pumpkin Roll 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208063-pumpkin-roll-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, MO · 5K
- **[Liberty Women's Clinic 5K Life Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208854-liberty-womens-clinic-5k-life-festival)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Liberty, MO · 5K
- **[LR Wildcat Hustle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210300-lr-wildcat-hustle)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rogersville, MO · 10K / 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 263 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Kansas City, MO (57)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/kansas-city/5k.md)
- [Saint Louis, MO (27)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/saint-louis/5k.md)
- [Springfield, MO (20)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/springfield/5k.md)
- [St Louis, MO (15)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/st-louis/5k.md)
- [Branson, MO (7)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/branson/5k.md)
- [Maryland Heights, MO (7)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/maryland-heights/5k.md)
- [Parkville, MO (7)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/parkville/5k.md)
- [Columbia, MO (5)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/columbia/5k.md)
- [Cape Girardeau, MO (4)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/cape-girardeau/5k.md)
- [Carthage, MO (4)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/carthage/5k.md)
- [Joplin, MO (4)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/joplin/5k.md)
- [Liberty, MO (4)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/liberty/5k.md)
- [Saint Joseph, MO (4)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/saint-joseph/5k.md)
- [Ballwin, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/ballwin/5k.md)
- [Kirkwood, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/kirkwood/5k.md)
- [Osage Beach, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/osage-beach/5k.md)
- [Ozark, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/ozark/5k.md)
- [Rogersville, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/rogersville/5k.md)
- [Smithville, MO (3)](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/smithville/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/missouri/5k](https://runthis.run/races/missouri/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).