Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us on Saturday, October 24, for the Liberty Women's Clinic Life Festival, a free family-friendly event filled with walking, running, food, vendors, kids' activities, and fun! The Liberty Women's Clinic 5K Life Festival is one of Liberty Women's Clinic's largest annual fundraising events, bringing together friends, families, businesses, and community partners to celebrate life and support women in our community. While admission is free, the generosity of sponsors, donors, and supporters makes it possible for Liberty Women's Clinic to continue providing free and confidential pregnancy services, education, practical resources, and compassionate care throughout the year. Whether you're walking, running, visiting vendors, or cheering on participants, you're helping make a lasting impact for local women, babies, and families.

Same day registration will be accepted. Join us for the FitForLiberty 5K Turkey Trot at Liberty's annual health and wellness expo and festival! This family-friendly event features a scenic 5K race through our charming small town, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. After the race, enjoy our health and wellness expo with local vendors, health screenings, mobile blood drive, fitness demonstrations, kids zone, local performances food trucks and more! Come for the run, stay for the fun, and celebrate a healthy lifestyle with our community. See you at the starting line! There will be awards for Best Costume and Best Time for all age groups.

1st Annual Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k November 21st 2026 At Casey County Central Kentucky AG /Expo center 678 Wallace Wilkinson Blvd Liberty ,Ky 42539 Lace up for the First Annual Fall fun Walk/run! Whether you are sprinting for the podium or strolling with friends, this is the race for you! Join us for an unforgettable 5k packed with high energy ,and rewards for every single runner.All proceeds will go to the Ag center and prizes and volunteers.(This is a weather permitting event.If weather is not suitable(storms , lightning ,etc .) we will reschedule at a later date.) Cash Prizes for Top Overall Finishers Top overall finishers Male and female win cash prizes!! The more people who sign up the more cash you can win,so tell your family and friends! There are only a limited number of spots available ,so sign up fast.The last day to sign up is November 7th 2026. Prizes For Everyone! No one walks away empty handed! Every registered participant receives: -Finisher Medal -Drawstring Backpack &Reusable Water bottle -Post race snacks and water Please Read: Race Day Etiquette: Run Smart, Race Courteous! To ensure a safe, fun, and family-friendly morning for participants of all ages, please keep a few simple guidelines in mind. Line up at the start line according to your realistic pace—faster runners near the front, with joggers, strollers, and walking families toward the back. Please stay to the right side of the course and avoid walking or running more than two abreast so others can safely pass. Please keep all language positive, encouraging, and family-friendly throughout the event. Keep your eyes and ears open—if listening to music, keep the volume low enough to hear directions from race marshals or warning calls from passing runners. When approaching water stations, grab your cup, move toward the middle of the path before slowing down, and pitch your trash into the provided bins. Thank you for helping us create a warm, welcoming, and high-energy atmosphere for every runner and spectator today! Date:November 21st 2026 Start Time: 10:00 am, Please arrive by 8:30am to get your bib number and to sign the waiver . Everyone will need to do this in order to participate . We also ask no dogs , even on leashes as they can be a tripping hazard. Also only small or jogging strollers, no wagons. Thank you, sorry for any inconvenience . Registration ends : November 7th 2026 ****MUST PRE-REGISTER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR RACE PRIZES**** Registration Fee: $25.00. Kids 6 and under are free! If you have any questions or need help, Please contact me : Crystal Darbee at 270-566-4965 or email me at Crydarb@gmail.com

The Annual Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K will be held on Thanksgiving Day 2026 at 9 AM in Liberty, MO. All proceeds from this event benefit Hillcrest Hope by raising awareness and funds to support its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency. This event will be chip-timed. This is a family-friendly event for runners, families with strollers, and walkers. Strollers and walkers will be asked to start at the back of the line-up for safety purposes. NO PETS ALLOWED PLEASE. Registration includes a long-sleeve shirt. PACKET PICK UP will be held at our new admin office at 200 West Mill St, Liberty MO 64068, on Wednesday November 25th from 4pm to 7pm. Additional packet pick up will be available the morning of the run at the Liberty Community Center starting at 7:45am. The Run will begin at 9am.

6th Annual Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run Get ready for the biggest and most inspiring Run with Lily yet! This event has grown tremendously over the years, bringing together runners, walkers, and supporters from across the country—and beyond—to honor Lily Butler’s legacy and make a lasting impact on mental health awareness. Lily was more than an exceptional student and gifted distance runner at Providence Grove High School—she was a light to those around her. With unwavering kindness, humility, and a heart for others, she had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued. Though we lost Lily far too soon to an eating disorder at the age of 17, her spirit lives on in this event, which fuels mental health support for those in need through The Oaks Therapeutic Community. Let’s Make 2027 Our Biggest Year Yet! Last year, we had participants from 22 states and even international runners —and this year, we're setting our sights even higher! Our goal? Runners from at least 35 states and beyond! Whether you join us in person or virtually, every step you take helps raise awareness and ensures no one has to struggle alone. Lace Up, Team Up, Show Up! This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. We encourage teams from schools, workplaces, churches, and communities to train together, challenge each other, and make a difference as a united force. Let’s fill the course (and the world) with Lily’s message of kindness and hope! The Return of the Kids Superhero Run! Calling all little heroes! Our Kids Superhero Run is back for its third year, bringing even more energy and fun to race day. Wear your favorite superhero costume and celebrate the power of courage, kindness, and community—just as Lily would have loved. Join Us & Be Part of Something Extraordinary! This event isn’t just about running—it’s about hope, healing, and honoring a legacy that continues to inspire. Sign up today, spread the word, and let’s make the 6th Annual Run with Lily the most impactful one yet! "You can be anything, be kind." – Lily Butler

Join us on Saturday March 28, 2026Come run or walk in the 10th annual RUN Liberty Presented by the City of Liberty! New this year for the 10th Anniversary year is a 10K distance! All participants will enjoy a scenic racecourse starting and ending at William Jewell College and going through downtown Liberty. Plus, load up with the following swag: stunning large finisher medals, personalized bibs, free race photos, a soft uni-sex tri-blend long sleeve shirt for half marathoners, soft uni-sex tri-blend short sleeve shirt for 10K and 5K, 3Halves Craft beer, Big River Race Management chip timing and discounts/giveaways from our sponsors! Your entry fee supports the community through the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Read More

The Fourth Annual Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop will be held on Saturday, April 18 2026 ! This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Pickens County Airport along the taxiways and runway! The 1 mile Catch-A-Cop will be open to kids ages 5th grade (10 years old) and under. These participants will attempt to "catch a cop" and collect flags as they chase law enforcement officers down the runway. After the conclusion of their race, they will get into police cars and ride back to the race start area in a parade.  ALL PROCEEDS from this race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing to be placed in Liberty, SC.  Youth Leadership Academy is charter middle school in Pickens, SC serving 300 students in grades 6-8. Each year, the students at YLA participate in a service project that will benefit the local community. In the past, students participated in a Burpeethon to raise funds for special needs children in the area. This year, the focus i

Join us for our inaugural Glow in the Park 5K on Saturday, September 12, 2026 supporting the Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation (LPRF) Youth Scholarship Program. This new family fun run invites runners of all ages and abilities to enjoy an evening on the trail! Our course starts at the Liberty Community Center at 8 p.m. and continues through Westboro/Canterbury Park. Be sure to wear your brightest race gear and add some glowing accessories to light up the night!The funds raised through the Glow in the Park 5K go directly to support the scholarship program to ensure no child is turned away due to their inability to pay.The Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation was established in 2006 to create a parks expansion fund for neighborhood parks, green space and to provide financial assistance to aid low-income youth and families to access programs and Liberty Community Center memberships through scholarship assistance. Since the scholarship program began in 2009, the Liberty Parks & Rec Foun