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9 events in Springfield, Missouri

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 10k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Ready to run your heart out? Join us for the annual Couple Shuffle 2-mile, 5k, and 10k! Whether you're sprinting with your sweetheart or racing solo, this Valentine themed race promises a heart-pounding good time. Enjoy a course sprinkled with fun photo ops, and a finish line filled with sweet treats and high-fives. Put on your running shoes and let’s make this Valentine’s a day to remember! 💖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Fun for the whole family!

    The fun includes-

    • Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

    • Chip-timing with live results and awards

    • Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

    • Plenty of fun!

    Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k 12 & Under are only $17!

    • 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 2-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

    *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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  • Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM

    In Nepal's folklore, Yeti is an "abominable Snowman", who looks like an ape, is taller than an average human, and is believed to live in the Himalayas, Siberia, Central and East Asia. Yeti, during pre-19th century, has been believed to be a "Glacier Being" who was worshipped by the indigenous communities.

    However, in Southwest, MO, he is a cute big fellar that we can't wait to see this February 21st, 2026 to playfully run from him, take pictures with him, high-five him, and have a chilly party with him!

    Come join us and:

    • Run/Walk/Jog/Cartwheel

    • Earn Your Comfy Hoodie for ALL PARTICIPANTS

    • Choose Between One of the Bonus Swag

    • Enjoy Tasty Treats and Food

    • Wear WHITE to match Freddie!

    • AND Dance to Some YETI MUSIC

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  • Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

    • Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and a an awesome finisher medal!

    • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

    Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

    *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

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  • Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    🎸🐰 Recovery Rocks 5K/10K Run & Easter Egg Hunt BECAUSE Recovery ROCKS… and so do Easter Eggs!🐣🎶

    📆 When: April 4, 2026

    • Registration: 8am

    • Race Start Time: 9am

    • Easter Egg Hunt: 10:15am

    📍Where: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event! All ages welcome!

    Get ready to rock your run AND celebrate spring at our Second Annual Recovery Rocks 5K & 10K! All proceeds go toward helping individuals on their addiction recovery journey, because Recovery ROCKS!

    🎸 Wear your best rock band costume, enjoy rock music at the start/finish line, and show off your rockstar spirit as we move for a cause!

    🐣 EASTER EGG HUNT ALERT – 10:15 AM! 🐰

    At 10:15 AM, we’ll be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 & under. And guess what? The Easter Bunny is hopping by to say hello and take pictures with the kiddos!

    💡 Pro tip: Bring a basket and your best egg-hunting game face!

    🥇 Race Goodies & Awards:

    • Register by March 1 to guarantee a Recovery Rocks t-shirt and finisher’s medal!

    • Overall Male & Female Winners (5K & 10K) will take home a one-of-a-kind guitar trophy🎸

    • Top finishers in each age group (male & female) will receive an additional medal:

    • 12 & Under

    • 13–19

    • 20–29

    • 30–39

    • 40–49

    • 50–59

    • 60–69

    • 70 & Up

    At Better Life in Recovery, our mission is to deal hope and foster dignity through community, connection, and celebration. Whether you run, walk, cheer, or hunt eggs, you’re helping make a difference.

    👟🎤🐣So grab your running shoes, put on that rockstar outfit, bring the kids, and come party with us for a good cause!

    👉 Register now and let’s make Recovery ROCK! 🎸

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  • Sun, May 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, pacers for half marathon free photos, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

    Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

    *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

    • Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

    • The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

    *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

    See full details

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