21 events in Springfield, Missouri
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Springfield
21 events in Springfield-
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
THIS RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JAN 31st
Date: Saturday, Feb 7th, 2026
Time: race morning Packet Pick-up/Registration at 7:30 a.m.- 8:45
Race at 9:00 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up: Friday, Feb 6th, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Place: O’Reilly Catholic Student Center
847 South Holland Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Fee: $45.00 (if received by Jan 23rd, 4:30 p.m.) after the 23rd $50.00 (at 4:31pm )
$25.00 Groups with 10 or more runners please call 417 865 0802 for special discount code
Awards: Overall male & female and to 1st, place 5K finishers in each age group; Male
and Female. Award ceremony immediately following race.
Age Groups: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 69
All runners receive a finishing metal and the first 100 people to sign up get a T-shirt but sizes only guaranteed until January 4th.
For more information, call (417) 865-0802. All registrations are non-refundable.
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Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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-
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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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!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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2-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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 AMSee full details
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:
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Run/Walk/Jog/Cartwheel
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Earn Your Comfy Hoodie for ALL PARTICIPANTS
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Choose Between One of the Bonus Swag
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Enjoy Tasty Treats and Food
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Wear WHITE to match Freddie!
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AND Dance to Some YETI MUSIC
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and a an awesome finisher medal!
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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, Mar 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Rise N' Grind 5k is a run/walk that's open to everyone in the Springfield community. This 5k is a fundraiser for Harmony House that Alpha Chi Omega is organizing to support our philanthropy: domestic violence awareness. We would like to focus on educating our community about resources available to them and ensure that we support those that have experienced this.
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Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
🎸🐰 Recovery Rocks 5K/10K Run & Easter Egg Hunt BECAUSE Recovery ROCKS… and so do Easter Eggs!🐣🎶
📆 When: April 4, 2026
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Registration: 8am
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Race Start Time: 9am
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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:
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Register by March 1 to guarantee a Recovery Rocks t-shirt and finisher’s medal!
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Overall Male & Female Winners (5K & 10K) will take home a one-of-a-kind guitar trophy🎸
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Top finishers in each age group (male & female) will receive an additional medal:
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12 & Under
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13–19
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20–29
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30–39
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40–49
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50–59
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60–69
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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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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
You are invited to be part of our 4th Annual Potter’s House - Steve Proffitt Legacy 5K & Fun Run, a walk, jog, and race where students, alumni, and community members come together to raise funds for Potter’s House, our favorite local coffee shop that loves you back. This year’s theme, “Give Love Back to the Potter’s House,” celebrates the incredible impact this ministry has had on the lives of college students in Springfield and invites the community to join us in giving back.
Since 1999, Potter’s House has been a home away from home and a safe place for students to study, connect, and build lifelong relationships all over a cup of coffee. Alongside the coffee shop, The Studio next door hosts small group meetings and weekly fellowship gatherings for international students.
This annual event continues to honor and celebrate the amazing life and ministry of co-founder Steve Proffitt (1954–2021), whose legacy lives on through every student touched by this place of belonging and hope.
Must register by March 27, 2026 to guarantee shirt
See more at: https://www.thepoho.com/
Prizes will be Potter's House swag and coffee gift certificates for winners in each category of runners.
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1st-3rd M/F 17&under
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1st-3rd M/F 18-29
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1st-3rd M/F 30-39
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1st-3rd M/F 40-49
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1st-3rd M/F 50+
Virtual Registrants:
- Packets will be sent the week following the in-person event.
Stay tuned for a treat after you complete the 5K!
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Grab your crew and lace up for Rescue One’s 12th Annual Fast and the Furriest! Join us for a fun morning walk or run through the beautiful Rountree neighborhood. We will be back at the same location as last year—1409 E Cherry Street, the field next to Sleepy Opossum Cafe—following our tried-and-true route. This family-friendly event welcomes animal lovers and athletes of all ages and experience levels. Well-socialized, leashed pups are encouraged (no retractable leashes). Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, or virtual race option.
Every step supports Rescue One and helps save lives!
This event will take place rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions for participants or volunteers. In the event of severe weather, we will look at rescheduling the event for later in the year.
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Sun, May 17, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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!
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The morning air hums with energy--
feet pounding, hearts racing,
a sea of motion chasing the horizon.
Each stride a promise,
each breath a declaration:
we are not bound by walls or fear.
The road stretches wide and endless,
a ribbon of hope beneath the rising sun.
Together we run--
and arrive at the place where freedom begins.
Asia’s Little Ones and Project Rescue are inviting you to join our 7th annual Run/Walk. Join us for an exciting time of running, walking, and celebrating freedom and justice for girls that have been trafficked and are walking the road of healing. All the proceeds of this race will go to Happy Horizons Children's Ranch to help over to 50 brave young ladies (age 3-20) with therapy, counseling, schooling, and full time care as they run towards restoration and a bright future.
We will be giving away two gift certificates from Fleet Feet! The drawing will take place at the end of the run/walk! Every participant is automatically entered to win!
This is a chip-timed event with Heartland Race Co. We hope you will join us!
Pre-event packet pick-up: June 19, 2026 from 4-6:30pm at Fleet Feet on Republic Road, Springfield, MO
Event start time: June 20, 2026 at 8:00 am at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park
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Join Springfield's Thanksgiving Day tradition at the 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Cox Health. All proceeds stay local and benefit the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund and Developmental Center of the Ozarks. Please bring five nonperishable food items to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
Event details and schedule
Packet Pick-Up Times and Location:
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Race Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 6-7:15 a.m.; at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St, Downtown Springfield.
Event Start Time:
This event is held rain, snow or shine on Thursday, November 26, 8 a.m. No refunds will be issued.
All race bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt to receive an official race time.
For the safety of all event participants, no unattended bags or items are allowed at or along the race site.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:30 PMSee full details
Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun at the Night Light 5k this July! This family-friendly event is not just a run, but an experience filled with plenty of exciting features that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
DESCRIPTION: To start things off, we've got an amazing race start experience featuring cold sparks, confetti, and fog - all designed to get you pumped up and ready to go! And as you make your way through the course, you'll encounter a variety of fun features such as pump-up stations, on-course music, krakens tentacles, you'll run through a sharks jaw full of teeth, and glow-in-the-dark arches to keep you energized and motivated.
And that's not all - Registered participants will receive a custom item to commemorate their achievement and keep them stylish all summer long (great for running!). And for those looking for a sweet treat, we've got complimentary cotton candy and snow cones available to all participants.
MEDAL: To cap it all off, finishers will receive a commemorative light-up medal to remember this one-of-a-kind experience.
Don't miss out on the excitement of the Night Light 5k! Sign up today and get ready to make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
WHAT YOU GET: Finish your 5k to earn your Light up Medal, Custom Apparel, Cotton Candy, Snow Cone, and LED Running Baton!
*Participants are encouraged to wear glow in the dark, glow sticks/apparel, etc.
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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 PMSee full details
Join us on August 22nd, 2025 to have a running experience like no other!
The 3rd Annual Space Wizards 5k & 10k is going to be a Blast!
NEW THIS YEAR, LAZERSWORDS NOW CHANGE COLORS BETWEEN Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Light Blue, and White!
All participants receive a High-Quality Rechargeable LazerSword that has adjustable sound settings & modes, and a custom event medal!
*Lazerswords are dueling quality
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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 -
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Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
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Chip-timing with live results and awards
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Pacers for the half marathon
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Free photos
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Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
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Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
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Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
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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, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Are you swift enough to outpace the legendary Sasquatch? Get ready to hit the roads right outside of Springfield, MO for the most thrilling warm race of the year – "Running From Squatch!" 🌲👟🌲
Step into the realm of the mystical and immerse yourself in the enigmatic ambiance of the Pacific Northwest, right here in Springfield. Whether you believe in the elusive Squatch or simply enjoy the thrill of a chase, this event promises excitement for all.
Event Options:
🌲 1 Mile: A quick sprint, jog, or walk - maybe that's all it takes to evade Brock the Squatch!
🌲 5k: Put those fleet feet to the test and weave through nature's wonders.
🌲 10k: Double the distance, double the mystery. Who knows what you might see?
🌲 Half-Marathon: Only the most enduring can brave this route and elude our furry pursuer.
🌲 Squatch-Fecta: The ultimate challenge! Are you brave enough to complete all four events?
Course Details:
Traverse hilly terrain with jaunts of flat that mirror the mysterious landscapes where Brock the Squatch sightings are rumored. While this is a road run, the scenic route will transport you through beautiful pockets of nature, allowing a momentary escape to the realms where legends dwell. (The race course is very pretty)
Did you know? Sasquatch, often known as Bigfoot, is a mythical creature from North American folklore. Tales describe it as an ape-like creature, taller than an average human, that resides in the forests. While many accounts are based on anecdotal sightings, the true magic lies in the thrill of the unknown!
So, lace up those shoes, mark your calendars, and be a part of this unforgettable event. Whether you're running to beat your personal best (and ring the bell), enjoy the wonders of Springfield, or simply avoid being caught by Brock the Squatch, you're in for an exhilarating experience!
Come for the race, stay for the legend! 🌲🦶🏽🏃♂️🏃♀️🌲
Costumes and Squatch-themed gear are encouraged!
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
O’Reilly Team Members, family and friends.
Payment will be due the day of the event via cash, charge to your team member account, or pay with a credit/debit card. $10 per participant.
5k Run Course
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Sun, Dec 20, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the magic that is Springfield Santa Run! Every runner will receive a 5 piece Santa Suit to run in! What better way to spend your morning than running down the street with 100's of other Santas, all shapes and sizes, and finishing off with a nice cup of hot chocolate, marshmallows, and some treats to dip!
Time/Date: December 20th, 2026
- 5k: 8:00am
Award Categories:
- Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 12&U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Local Clubs & Organizations
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USA Swimming Club. 117 members.
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USA Swimming Club. 13 members.
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USA Swimming Club. 151 members.
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Event Organizer1 event417-837-5817