Dashing through Defiance
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Dashing Through Defiance Run
Dashing Through Defiance is a community road and trail run in Defiance, Missouri on December 5, 2026, held in conjunction with the 17th annual Defiance Christmas Festival. The event offers multiple course options and a finish line festival at Good News Brewing. Packet pickup is available the day before at Granada Cyclery and there is onsite packet pickup on race day at the brewery. Parking is available around Defiance.
Registration includes a unisex long sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, live race results, and awards for top finishers. Additional items are available for purchase and Santa suits are offered for a fee during registration. Travlin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite.
Distances:
- 1 Mile fun run or walk
- 5K
- 10K
- Run/Walk option
- Stroller Kids
On-course refreshments include water and an electrolyte drink. Post-race amenities include music, snacks, and a complimentary beer for participants age 21 and older. Awards are given to the top two overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K and to the top two in each age group for those distances; there are no awards for the 1 mile fun run. A portion of entry fees benefits the Augusta Volunteer Fire Protection District.
The organizer may cancel, alter, modify, or shorten the event for safety reasons. All entries are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Photographs may be taken and used in promotional materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
