{"id":1364,"date":"2022-11-02T15:43:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.runzy-run.com\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2022-12-23T15:21:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T12:21:28","slug":"top-17-running-races-in-missouri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runzy.com\/blog\/top-17-running-races-in-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 17 Running Races in Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Missouri is a state that focuses on education, creativity, and self-development. Its charms can briefly be described in two words – beauty and tranquility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But calmness does not apply to fast Missouri races, with challenging courses and rugged trails. Still, Missouri offers many opportunities for all athletes, including fun 5k runs\/walks for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5K in Missouri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Blue Moon 10K\/5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 13, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K, 1M run
Virtual Option
Joplin, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Moon 10K & 5K<\/a> will be held on August 13 in Jasper County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a chip-timed, luminary-lit run along Joplin\u2019s beautiful Frisco Greenway Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prizes include a race shirt, glow bracelets, age group awards, and ice cream. And, of course, an after-race party with a live DJ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Firefighter Memorial 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 13, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
St. Joseph, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Firefighter Memorial 5K<\/a> Run to benefit St. Joseph, MO Firefighter’s Memorial is presented by Weaver Overhead Door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course starts and finishes at the St. Joseph Firefighter’s Memorial. All runners will receive a custom finisher’s medal. You need to register by July 23 to get a race shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Strides for Hope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 13, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Saint Charles, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All proceeds from the 15th Annual Strides for Hope <\/a>memorial 5k run will benefit Infant Loss Resources, which helps families who have lost a baby. You have an opportunity to choose from an in-person race at Frontier Park located in St. Charles County or the virtual option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Space Wizard 10K\/5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 19, 2022 – Friday
10K, 5K run
Virtual Option
Rogersville, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second annual Space Wizard 10K\/5K<\/a> will be held on \u200bAugust 19th, 2022. You will get a running experience you will never forget.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be laser swords with bright colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Light Blue, and White!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All runners will receive a High-Quality Rechargeable LazerSword with adjustable sound settings & modes and an event medal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Lunartic 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 20, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Smithville, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lunartic 5K<\/a> run is a nighttime race held on the eve of a full moon along the scenic shoreline of the Smithville Lake trails. That crazy feeling of running under a full moon is an awesome experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a headlamp or flashlight is advisable as it gets very dark under the trees. The course is point-to-point, starting at the Smoke and Davey trailhead and ending at Sailboat Cove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. St Louis Turkey Trot 8K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nov 24, 2022 – Thursday
8K, 5K run
St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The St. Louis Turkey Trot is a 5k and 8k run through Tower Grove Park. In addition to local running is a virtual option.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can join over 50,000 runners from around the country. Running results will be included in USA\u2019s largest virtual Turkey Trot \u2014 Thankful Turkey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10K Races in Missouri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

7. Chamber 5K\/10K River Run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 20, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K run
Parkville, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5k\/10k River Run <\/a>presented by The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, August 20th, and begins at 7 am in English Landing Park, Parkville, Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is certified and chip-timed, starting in English Landing Park at Herb Bush Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 27, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K trail run
Kirksville, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race<\/a> will be held on Saturday, August 27th. The course starts and finishes at the Royal Oaks Trailhead, off-road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This picturesque race goes north on Royal Oaks Ridge and then – for 10k racers – continues COUNTER-clockwise on the Rainbow Basin Loop in Thousand Hills State Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Jesse James Festival – Bill James 5K\/10K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 10, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K, 1M run
Kearney, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesse James Festival – Bill James 5K\/10K<\/a> will be held on September 10th at 8:00 am. The run will take place on the Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course starts and finishes on the Jesse James Park side and is a paved trail run. You will cross the footbridge that links the two great trails together. Plus, you get to take on the Jesse James Park BIG HILL. 10k runners get to tackle it TWICE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Plaza 10K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 11, 2022 – Sunday
10K run | kids run
Virtual Option
Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plaza 10k<\/a> is the premier 10k run in Kansas City. The course is flat and fast, runs along the banks of Brush Creek, and goes through the Country Club Plaza! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds from The Plaza 10K go to Saint Luke’s Homecare & Hospice. You will enjoy live music, tasty food, a race shirt, and a custom finisher’s medal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half Marathons in Missouri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

11. Corps of Discovery Half Marathon and 5M Trail Race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 5M run
Saint Charles, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corps of Discovery Half Marathon and 5-mile trail races, presented by St. Louis Track Club, will be held on September 3rd, 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course starts at the Lewis & Clark trailhead in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area. Half marathon runners will first run the 8-mile Lewis trail and then the 5-mile Clark trail. It will be a counterclockwise route. The trail goes along the bluffs of the Missouri River down the hardwood-lined ridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Pub to Pub Half Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 17, 2022 – Saturday
13.1M, 5K run
Rolla, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pub to Pub Half Marathon<\/a> will be held on September 17th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water, food, and free beer will be provided to all athletes after the run in the St. James Winery & Public House Brewing Company Gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All half marathoners will receive a race shirt and a medal after they cross the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. City of Roses Half Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 18, 2022 – Sunday
13.1M run
Virtual Option 
Cape Girardeau, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Roses Half Marathon<\/a> is Missouri\u2019s premium historical run.  This course goes along a paved route through residential Cape Girardeau and out into the beautiful county.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distance also goes past horse farms, tree-filled woods, and scenic homes.  You will loop back to the Osage Center, where you will find a cheering crowd, tasty food, water, Gatorade, and local beer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Frog Hill Half Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oct 2, 2022 – Sunday
13.1M, 10K run
Waynesville, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frog Hill Half Marathon<\/a> is a scenic run along the banks of the Roubidoux River and one of the most beautiful roads in the Ozarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will like the half gravel and half pavement route, and you will even have a chance to conquer “Superior Hill.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race starts at East Elementary School and ends at Waynesville Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missouri Marathons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

15. Heart of America Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 5, 2022 – Monday
26.2M run
Columbia, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 63d annual Heart of America Marathon<\/a> presented by the Columbia Track Club will be held on September 5th. It is the 2nd oldest running marathon in the US, having been continuously run since 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a 6-hour time limit. Heart of America Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The course starts at Boone County History and Culture Center (Nifong Park).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. MO’ Cowbell Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oct 2, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 13.1M, 5K run | 13.1M relay
Virtual Option
St. Charles, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MO’ Cowbell Marathon<\/a> will be held on October 2, 2022. It is fun, fast, and flat. You can choose between 4 events on Sunday morning, the Marathon, the Half-Marathon, 10K, or the 5K.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is an ideal run for beginners or those wanting to set a personal record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will get a race jacket, a custom finisher medal, free parking, and photos with registration. After the race, you can enjoy a family-friendly party with tasty food and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. St. Louis Track Club Marathon Relay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nov 20, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M relay
St. Louis, MO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Louis Track Club Marathon Relay<\/a> is for groups of 4 people, so take your friends and have fun.  2 person teams and solo options are also available.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You and your mates will alternate running the roughly 1.63-mile loop within the East side of Tower Grove Park to complete the whole distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course starts and finishes near the Sons of Rest Pavilion at the park’s east end. You can take a tent and chairs for rest during the race.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Finally, at age 33, after a co-worker convinced him to try crossfit, he got back to working out and being active. Greg did crossfit for 5 years and ran occasionally to supplement his workouts. As his distances grew longer, a friend inspired him to run a half marathon, which they did together on his 37th birthday. He felt amazing after the run - and it was this feeling that he became addicted to and began thinking about training for a full marathon. As the months went by, he was inspired by an opposition Russian politician Evgeniy Royzman who talked about his marathon training in his weekly youtube posts, as well as by a Boston-based venture capitalists, Semyon Dukach, founder of One Way Ventures, who trained for and ran several marathons that year. Finally, in November of 2018, Greg partnered with Joe McConkey, a head trainer at Boston Running Center, and began training for his first marathon. Greg ran his first marathon in Newport in April. The race was major struggle, as he started out too fast and quickly realized that he was not ready for the amount of hills that comprised the course. But, after stopping several times, he nevertheless finished in exactly 4 hours which was his goal. The experience inspired him to continue to train and he ran his second marathon later that year in Liston, Portugal in a much faster 3 hours and 36 minutes. This race was along the beautiful Portugal coast, stretching from Cascais to Lisbon, and Greg was once again inspired to continue to train with the goal of running the Boston marathon next. Based on his age, the minimum qualifying time is 3:10, but given how many applicants typically apply he will need at least a 3:05 finish time to qualify. He continued to train for another 2 years and improved his time to 3 hours and 21 minutes in Albany, NY in October 2021. He also ran a half marathon in Maine in May 2022 and another full marathon in Biloxi, Mississippi in December 2022. All throughout his journey as a runner, Greg struggled to find his next race. Every time started looking, he found himself combing through dozens of websites and spending hours trying to figure out which races fit his location and time criteria, while also being interesting and relatively easy to run. In early 2022, fed up with this problem, Greg decided to build and launch Runzy so that runners like him could easily find the perfect race for them to run next. 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