10K Races in Missouri
Missouri has 63 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 39 of 63 races (62%) take place between May and September, with September (12 events) the busiest month. Kansas City is the busiest city with 34 races, ahead of Branson (7) and Springfield (3).
10K races by month in Missouri
Sep (12) · Jul (11) · Aug (11) · Oct (10) · Nov (7) · Dec (6) · Jun (4) · Mar (1) · May (1)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (28)
Branson, MO
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Branson, MO (28)
July 11, 2026
Branson, MO
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
July 26, 2026
Kansas City, MO
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Swifty Fun Run - 1 mile | 5k | 10k | 13.1 mile
Saint Louis, MO
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Swifty Fun Run - 1 mile | 5k | 10k | 13.1 mile
August 8, 2026
Saint Louis, MO
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Space Wizards 5k & 10k
Springfield, MO
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Space Wizards 5k & 10k
August 15, 2026
Springfield, MO
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Hearts for RMHKC Half Marathon,10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk, & Kid's Fun Run
August 16, 2026
Parkville, MO
Top Cities for 10K Races in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
How long is a 10K race?▾
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?▾
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?▾
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?▾
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.