Dashing through Defiance
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Dashing through Defiance Run
The Dashing through Defiance Run takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Defiance, Missouri with race day activities centered at Good News Brewing. The event is scheduled alongside the Defiance Christmas Festival and parade and a portion of entry fees will benefit the Augusta Volunteer Fire Protection District.
Distances and categories include:
- Run/Walk
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 10K
- Stroller Kids
Registration includes a unisex long sleeve race shirt, finisher medal, live race results, and awards for top finishers. Santa suits are available for a $5 fee at registration. Travlin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite offering items for purchase.
Packet pickup:
- Pre-event pickup: Friday, December 4, 2026 at Granada Cyclery, 5858 Suemandy Drive, Saint Peters MO, 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
- Onsite race day packet pickup is available at Good News Brewing; bring photo ID.
On-course and finish amenities include water and an electrolyte drink stations, post-race music and snacks, and a finish line festival. Participants age 21 or older will receive a post-race beer provided by Good News Brewing.
Awards for the 5K and 10K: top 2 overall male and female, plus top 2 male and female in age groups 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. There are no awards for the 1 mile fun run.
Event policies note that dogs are not permitted on the course except for ADA-defined service animals with prior notice, strollers must be registered, headphones volume should allow hearing race crew, and there are no refunds or transfers. A photographer may capture event images that could be used in promotional materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
