St. Joseph · United States
5K races near St. Joseph
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4JUL
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July 4th Run KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 76 km away
4JUL
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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 78 km away
JUL 1
31JUL
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Lunartic 5K Run/Walk
Smithville · 46 km away
AUG 6
2AUG
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Kansas City
Parkville · 65 km away
8AUG
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Health to Better Living 5K and Fun Run, In loving memory of Jim and Lisa Wilson
Effingham · 54 km away
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15AUG
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 77 km away
15AUG
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Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk
Kansas City · 79 km away
16AUG
Run · road · 5K
Hearts for RMHKC Half Marathon,10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk, & Kid's Fun Run
Parkville · 65 km away
29AUG
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The Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 77 km away
SEP 16
5SEP
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Hat Trick Trot 5K
Saint Joseph · 3 km away
6SEP
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Amanda Holmes Memorial Scholarship 5k Terrain Run
Leavenworth · 53 km away
12SEP
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LPRF Glow in the Park 5K
Liberty · 69 km away
12SEP
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Jesse James Festival 5k /10k Bill James Classic
Kearney · 60 km away
12SEP
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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 78 km away
12SEP
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Donate Life Legacy Walk
Kansas City · 78 km away
12SEP
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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Kansas City
Kansas City · 77 km away
12SEP
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Valor Ranch Runnin’ For Home 5k
Parkville · 65 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Smithville CIA 5K and Family Fun Run
Smithville · 47 km away
19SEP
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Camp Leavenworth 5K
Leavenworth · 51 km away
19SEP
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KC Blind All-Stars Foundation 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk
Kansas City · 73 km away
26SEP
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Oktoberfest Run KANSAS CITY
Kansas City · 77 km away
26SEP
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St. Joseph Marathon
St Joseph · 1 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Sisters Living Beyond The Ribbon 5K Run/Walk
Kansas City · 77 km away
26SEP
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CASA Superhero Run
Leavenworth · 49 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Joggin for the Noggin Saturday September 26th 2026
Atchison · 32 km away
St. Joseph · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near St. Joseph
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Armourdale 5K Run and Walk
The Armourdale 5K Run and Walk begins and ends on the Rock Island Bridge, offering participants a city-skyline view above Kansas City. This Saturday-morning 5K is connected to the Armourdale neighborhood, organized by the Armourdale Renewal Association as part of its efforts to support local residents and families.
The event accommodates more than just fast runners; walkers, families, local businesses, and neighborhood supporters participate. The race draws attention and support for community work in Armourdale, where the ARA manages youth programs, development projects, and local initiatives. The bridge start and finish distinguish the event, transforming a short community race into a run across one of Kansas City’s distinctive public spaces.
Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K
Strong Like Lisa-Steps to Cure Sarcoma
Strong Like Lisa-Steps to Cure Sarcoma is a community race in Parkville, Missouri, organized by the Strong Like Lisa Foundation. This annual Race to Cure Sarcoma features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile kids race, and a separate 1-mile walk, allowing families and non-runners to participate on the same morning.
The race day includes awards, music from a DJ, and a pancake breakfast served by Chris Cakes. The event also offers adult and kids beverages, raffles, and a silent auction, all supporting the foundation’s goal of helping cure sarcoma.
Cliff Hanger Run
The Cliff Hanger Run is a fall race in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast, taking place on Cliff Drive near the east entrance by Gladstone Boulevard. It features an 8K, 5K, 1-mile option, and a 200-meter kids’ run for children 12 and under, accommodating runners, walkers, families, and young children. Most races begin in the morning, with the kids’ dash starting first, followed by the longer events.
The route follows Cliff Drive, a Missouri state byway lined with fall foliage, providing a distinct local character compared to a typical neighborhood course. Organized by the Kansas City Running Club, the event has a long history, spanning over three decades, with the current Cliffhanger version held annually for many editions. Participants in the race and 1-mile walk receive a race shirt, finisher medal, custom bib, complimentary photos, and post-race refreshments.
Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run
The Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run is a fall 5K and kids’ fun run held inside Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery. The main race uses cemetery paths across more than 70 acres, so runners move through one of the city’s historic burial grounds instead of a standard road loop.
The event includes a food truck, DJ, and awards ceremony, and a guided tour is offered afterward for those interested in the cemetery’s history. Registration includes an official race shirt, custom bib, and finisher medal. The 1 Mile Kids Fun Run is free with registration and provides kids their own finisher medal.
Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
The Halloween Trick or Trot Run is a Halloween-themed race morning held at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or Family 1 Mile Fun Run. All distances begin simultaneously in the morning and conclude by late morning. The event is organized as a smaller, private group run, not a large chip-timed competition, with waves that close once full.
The course begins and ends in Mill Creek Park. The course map is sent to participants via email rather than being published as a permanent public route. All running paces are accommodated. Children may participate with a guardian. Timing is optional; runners can use an app to track their run and submit results online for listing if desired. The Halloween theme is straightforward: complete your chosen distance, then receive free candy. Shirts and a finisher towel or giveaway are included for standard registrants.
Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
New Hope Turkey Trot
The New Hope Turkey Trot is a self-timed Thanksgiving-season run at Smith's Fork Park in Smithville, Missouri, featuring a 5K and a 1.25-mile family fun run. New Hope Christian School organizes the race to fund Christian education, with proceeds directed to the New Hope Scholarship Fund, assisting families with tuition costs. Registrants before the cutoff receive a race shirt, and finishers get a medal.
The course utilizes the walking and hiking trails within Smith's Fork recreation area. The shorter route offers a mostly flat path for families and walkers, while the 5K includes varied surfaces and a challenging trail section toward the end. Parking is available near the soccer and baseball fields, with overflow parking at Grace Community Church across MO Hwy DD. The race has a local feel, centered on school support, community involvement, and a course that provides a challenge for trail runners.
The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K
The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K is a Thanksgiving morning 5K held in Liberty, Missouri. The race starts and finishes at the Liberty Community Center. This family-friendly event takes place on roads and a paved trail, welcoming strollers, with a low entry fee and turkey costumes encouraged.
The course is a straightforward, short 5K loop or route centered on the community center, avoiding a long point-to-point setup. Runners, walkers, families, costumed participants, and volunteers gather for the morning. The event benefits Hillcrest Hope, a nonprofit organization assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. Those not wishing to race can contribute as route monitors, aid-station workers, or by assisting at the awards table.
Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Run for Coffee Lovers in Kansas City is a small group race at Mill Creek Park with 5K, 10K, and half-marathon options, plus a 1-mile Family Fun Run. It is designed for runners and walkers, not just racers: all paces are welcome, kids can join with a guardian, and timing is optional. A virtual option is available for the main distances, and an eco-registration choice is offered for those who do not want a shirt.
The exact course map is emailed to participants, and each in-person wave has a cap, so entries close as soon as waves fill. The coffee theme is straightforward: the event targets coffee lovers, and the first five finishers receive coffee. Participants can track their own time with an app and submit it afterward, and the organizer suggests local run clubs for ongoing support.
Turkey Trails - Kansas City
Turkey Trails - Kansas City offers a Thanksgiving-themed race day with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile, and Kids Dash options. The main races utilize chip timing, providing live results and awards, while the 1 mile and Kids Dash are untimed. Participants unable to attend in person may opt for a virtual race and still receive the event merchandise.
The event is designed for families and regular runners alike: children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash, and they can do so without charge if they forgo the shirt, bib, and medal package. The 5K and 10K also feature youth pricing for participants 12 and under. Finishers in the longer distances will receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and medal, and the finish area will offer complimentary photos and refreshments post-race.
Nolan Davidson Champions Run
The Nolan Davidson Champions Run begins and ends at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, offering 5K, 10K, and 1.10-mile race distances. This event welcomes families and accommodates various ability levels, allowing runners, walkers, and those with strollers to participate together on race day.
The course circles the Kansas Speedway, placing the event within a sports-focused environment that aligns with Nolan Davidson's competitive spirit. The run commemorates Nolan, whose name signifies "champion," following his death from injuries sustained in a drunk-driving incident. Funds raised benefit KC Fusion Soccer Club youth scholarship programs, linking the event to one of Nolan's significant passions and enabling more young athletes to engage in soccer. Participants receive a race T-shirt, and all finishers are awarded a custom medal.
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St. Joseph Training Notes
St. Joseph hosts 43 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running close to the parks, the river, and the old neighborhoods. Civic Center Park anchors marathon day, and the St. Joseph Marathon starts and ends behind it with 5K, 10K, half, and full options. Pony Express Museum gives the Pony Express 5k a familiar start and finish. Bode Ice Arena hosts the Hat Trick Trot 5K. The course runs 5 km of singletrack and climbs 42 m and drops 27 m. ” note still feels right on interval days.
Horizon Cycling sits at the center of the riding scene, and the shop has been around since 2012. St. Joseph Bicycle Club gives riders a local resource, and St Joseph Trail Alliance keeps showing up on the dirt. Locals ride gravel on the 20 Miler, Southern Buchanan County 100k, Easton Road Ride, Kansas Bluff Route, and Horizon Gravel Gran Fondo 100K. RIGA-P03 runs from St Joseph to Marysville on 124 miles of paved, bidirectional road, and it gains 2,807 m before losing 2,808 m. The south connects riders toward the Rock Island Trail and Katy Trail.
Autumn keeps the best training window honest, because Missouri weather can turn unpredictable. Summer is when people build base miles and do a scavenger hunt ride in late summer or early fall. Corby Pond keeps the mountain bike group meeting nearly every Tuesday evening throughout the year. December brings the Christmas Light Ride, so bikes do not fully disappear when winter hits. Horizon Cycling opens the doors for a February maintenance open house, and locals use that stretch for repairs, Z2 rides, treadmill miles, and short trail checks when the dirt allows it.