Uncle Sam 5K Run
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Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run
The Uncle Sam 5K Run and 1.2 Mile Walk/Run takes place in Kirksville, Missouri, with start and finish at the Dukum Inn, 111 S Elson St. The event supports the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) and is part of Kirksville’s Red, White, and Blue Festival.
The event offers these distances:
- 5K run
- 1.2 mile walk/run
The course is described as mostly flat with a few gentle hills and follows streets through Kirksville. Awards include overall plaques for top finishers and age group medals for the top three in each division: 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over. A post-race ceremony at the Dukum Inn will present awards, refreshments, and prize drawings.
Registration information lists an opening date of May 8 and a close date of July 2. Entry fees are indicated as $20 for early registration and $25 for late registration. Packet pickup is scheduled at ATSU’s Thompson Campus Center on July 2 and at the Dukum Inn on July 3, with additional pickup available on race day at the Dukum Inn.
The event proceeds rain or shine; organizers may delay the start or modify the course in case of severe weather for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
