St. Joseph Missouri Marathon
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St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon
The St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon takes place September 26, 2026 at Civic Center Park in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It is the fourth annual edition presented by Gray Manufacturing and hosted by the St. Joseph Sports Commission in partnership with the Junior League of St. Joseph.
The event features multiple race options:
- Full marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Relay team (five persons)
The full and half courses are USATF certified and eligible for Boston Marathon qualification. The route begins and ends behind Civic Center Park and travels from the north to south sides of town, using historic streets and the city parkway system. The course is described in five legs ranging from 4.4 to 6.2 miles and includes a mix of uphill sections, downhills, and scenic parkway stretches.
Support includes aid stations every two to three miles offering water, Gatorade, GU gel, portable toilets and basic first aid. Pacers are provided in partnership with Runners Edge KC for several target finish times. The marathon has a six hour time limit and relay teams handle their own exchange point transportation.
Race inclusions and services noted for entrants include a branded participant shirt, towel, finisher’s medal, swag bag, race bib and timing chip, post race food and drink at the Post Race Chill Out presented by Hy-Vee, on site medical tent, and downtown parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
