
From the Organizer
Crane Broiler Festival Chicken Chase 5K
5K Trail Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk
need to register by August 2nd to guarantee a t-shirt.
The majority of the 5K route will be along the city’s public trail system, which is smooth gravel. The 1 mile route will be on paved surfaces, with the exception of a very short gravel portion. The 1 mile route will be suitable for strollers.
Saturday August 22, 2026, race begins at 7:30 AM - Main Street, Downtown Crane. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
This race is hosted by Discover Crane, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the Crane community. This year’s proceeds will be donated to the Crane City Pool.
Cost per runner:
$25 - Adults (with t-shirt)
$10 - Kids (ages 7 to 15) (without a t-shirt)
$0 - Kids 6 and under
$15 - t-shirt ONLY
Race packets and T-shirts can be picked up on Friday at the Broiler Festival or the morning of the race. Please check the Facebook event page for the race and the Crane Broiler Festival or Discover Crane Facebook page for updates.
Age Categories:
60 & UP
50 - 59
40 - 49
30 - 39
20 - 29
11 - 19
10 & UNDER
Overall Male & Female award
One Male and One Female Prize given for each class. No awards given for 1 mile walk.
Race questions? Call, text, or email Kadee at 417-294-4072 / kadeebrosseau@gmail.com
The Crane Broiler Festival parade begins at 10 am and the festival’s craft and vendor booths also open at 10 am. We invite you to stay and enjoy the parade and the festival after the race!
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
89°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Galena, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 137 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Crane Broiler Festival Chicken Chase 5K
Aug 22, 2026