10K races near Wentzville

MO' Cowbell takes place on race morning in historic St. Charles, Missouri, offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K on flat, fast courses. The setup is manageable for first-timers and runners aiming for a personal best. A virtual option is available for those unable to run on site. The in-person entry includes a long-sleeve performance shirt, a unique finisher medal, free parking, free downloadable race photos, and packet pickup available over two days. Following the races, the event continues its cowbell theme with a family-friendly party featuring food, music, and post-finish socializing.

The WILDWOOD 5K and 10K Turkey Trot begins at Racers Village, located at the Farmers Market in Wildwood, Missouri, on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose between a 5K run, a 10K run, or a free quarter-mile Kids Dash for children 10 and under, known as "Chase the Turkey." Rockinator Racing is the organizer, and the event embraces its Trottinator theme through its shirts, neck buffs, finisher medals, medal pins, and age-group awards. The 5K route utilizes the paved Wildwood Greenway, leading from Racers Village along a pedestrian path to Wildwood Park before returning across the Wildwood Sky Bridge. The 10K also commences at Racers Village, incorporating a turnaround point there for the extended distance. The Kids Dash provides children with their own race number and a Trottinator finisher medal. Awards for the main races are presented to the top three finishers in age groups ranging from 1-13 to 70+. The event is designed as a family Thanksgiving run, incorporating numerous giveaways and child-oriented elements to enhance the holiday feel, rather than being solely a timed competition.

The Candy Cane Course in St. Peters, Missouri, is an annual Christmas-themed running event. It features a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and 15K. The main distances are chip-timed with live results and awards. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed, offering a more relaxed option. A virtual race option is available for those who wish to receive the shirt, medal, and bib without participating on-site. The event is included in the local Bodies Race Series and is geared towards families, casual runners, and mixed-ability groups, not exclusively competitive racers. Children aged 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash, and runners aged 12 and under receive youth pricing. Registration provides a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. Free race photos and treats are available at the finish line.

Run Queeny Park's shady, rolling, fast, gravel trails. A rucking option is available. Every finisher earns a custom medal and a T-shirt. Music plays at racer village.

The 17th Annual Ferguson Twilight Run benefits local non-profits. Participants receive a 2025 limited edition FTR T-shirt, and finishers get a commemorative medal. #RunWithFerguson