American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk
American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Green Ridge, MO, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 205 N Main St, Green Ridge, MO
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run!
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: Race begins at 9:00 AM
Location: Katy Trail, starting at the Green Ridge Trailhead
Lace up your running shoes and enjoy a scenic 5K along the beautiful Katy Trail, hosted by American Legion Post 491. Pets and strollers are welcome. There will also be a 2 mile walk.
Packet Pickup:
Race Day: Starting at 7:00 AM at 205 N. Main St, Green Ridge, MO 65332
Join us in Green Ridge for a full day of fun and community!
After the race, enjoy delicious biscuits and gravy to refuel. The Salute to Veterans Craft Festival will be held in the park, featuring over 50 vendors—including a variety of food trucks. In the afternoon, relax and enjoy live music with a performance by the band “The Ables.”
Come spend the day with us in Green Ridge—we’d love to see you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Windsor, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Green Ridge, MO
City Elevation
896 ft
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 67 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 205 N Main St, Green Ridge, MO
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American Legion Post 491 5K Fun Run & 2mile walk
Sep 12, 2026