
From the Organizer
Mark your calendars now for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Ignite 5K on June 20 at 8:00 A.M. Race Day registration will begin at 7:00 AM. All pre-registered participants can pick up their race-day packets then or on June 19 at River Bluff Brewery between 5:30-7:00 PM.
The race is an out and back course that will start and finish at the parking lot across the street from Bode Ice Arena with the turn-around at Bartlett Park. The course goes along the scenic bike trails of the St. Joseph Parkway system. This course is relatively flat with a few slight climbs that will be downhill on the way to the finish line!
All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Joseph. Together, we can Ignite the Potential of the youth in our community!
Entry fee includes: Event t-shirt, chip timing, finish line photo and video, awards, and more. (Register before 6-9 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.)
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Joseph Rosecrans Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
71,542
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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12
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Ignite 5K
Jun 20, 2026