Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The Wicked Run 5K + Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Friday, October 30, 2026 Kids 1-Mile Fun Run • 7:30 PM The Wicked Run 5K • 8:00 PM UCM Soccer Stadium / Spirit Trail 600 E Hale Lake Rd Warrensburg, MO 64093 Get ready for a wicked night of running, costumes, glowing lights, and Halloween fun at The Wicked Run, presented by Chasing Happiness Race Co.! The evening kicks off at 7:30 PM with our Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, giving our younger runners a chance to dress up, light up, and get in on the Halloween fun. Every registered Kids Fun Run finisher will receive a finisher medal! Then at 8:00 PM, The Wicked Run 5K takes off from the UCM Soccer Stadium. Runners and walkers will head out onto the paved Spirit Trail for a Halloween-themed 5K after dark. Every registered 5K finisher will also receive a finisher medal! Dressing up is highly recommended for kids AND adults! Come as your favorite character, monster, superhero, witch, ghost, or whatever you can dream up. We'll provide glow sticks, necklaces, and bracelets to help light up the night, and participants are encouraged to bring even more lights and glow gear of their own. We're also planning a Trunk or Treat for the kiddos! Participants, families, and spectators are encouraged to bring candy to help us make the evening even more fun for the kids. You don't have to run to come out, dress up, and enjoy the Halloween atmosphere. What to expect: Kids 1-Mile Fun Run at 7:30 PM The Wicked Run 5K at 8:00 PM Finisher medals for both the Kids 1-Mile and 5K Nighttime running on the paved Spirit Trail Costumes highly encouraged Glow sticks, necklaces, and bracelets provided Trunk or Treat for the kids Halloween fun for runners, walkers, families, and spectators Grab a costume, light yourself up, and join us for a wicked good night in Warrensburg!

2027 Shamrock Run 5K/10K Saturday, March 20, 2027 • 8:00 AM Warrensburg, Missouri Get ready to wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the 2027 Shamrock Run 5K/10K, hosted by Chasing Happiness Race Co.! Join us Saturday morning for a fun, festive race welcoming runners and walkers of all experience levels. Whether you're chasing a fast 5K, taking on the 10K, or just looking for a great reason to get outside with friends and family, the Shamrock Run is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The race will start and finish south of Warrensburg High School near the agriculture building. Both distances will begin together, with the 10K continuing onto an additional out-and-back section after completing the 5K portion of the course. 🍀 Best Dressed Contest We want to see your St. Patrick’s Day spirit! Break out the green, shamrocks, costumes, and anything else you can come up with. Runners and spectators will vote for the Best Dressed participant after the race. 🏅 Awards & Finisher Medals Every participant who crosses the finish line will receive a finisher medal. Custom Shamrock Run beanies will be awarded to: • Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the 5K • Top 3 Male and Female finishers in the 10K • Best Dressed participant 📍 Race Location Warrensburg High School 1411 S Ridgeview Dr Warrensburg, MO 64093 Start/Finish: South of the high school near the agriculture building. Just look for the big blue archway! ⏰ Race Start Saturday, March 20, 2027 8:00 AM Come run, walk, dress up, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at the 2027 Shamrock Run 5K/10K!

Summer Scramble 5K/10KSaturday, July 25, 2026 • 8:00 AMWarrensburg, Missouri Beat the heat and kick off your morning with the Summer Scramble 5K/10K, a fun midsummer race hosted by Chasing Happiness Race Co. The race will start at the UCM Soccer Stadium on DD Highway in Warrensburg, Missouri and take runners onto the Spirit Trail, a paved running and walking path that makes for a smooth and accessible course for runners and walkers of all levels. Whether you're chasing a PR, getting in a summer training run, or just looking for a great way to start your Saturday morning, the Summer Scramble is designed to be simple, fun, and welcoming for everyone. The paved Spirit Trail makes this a great race for beginners, experienced runners, and families alike. Come scramble some summer miles and chase happiness with us! Race DetailsDate: Saturday, July 25, 2026Start Time: 8:00 AMLocation: UCM Soccer Stadium – DD Highway, Warrensburg, MODistances: 5K and 10KSurface: Paved trailSwag: Finisher M