Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k
Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Defiance, MO, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Location
- 2886 RT-94, Defiance, MO
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 17th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!
Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just jingling for the fun of it, this cozy, small-town race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
Parking is limited at Good News Brewing so arrive early or park at the public parking at the S-curve and walk to the brewery.
For more information including, but not limited to race options, course maps, schedule of events, packet pickup, volunteer - signup, sponsorship info, parking, etc. Please visit the Dashing Through Defiance Website!
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
48°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Defiance, MO
City Elevation
608 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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142
Days to train
- Race
- Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 2886 RT-94, Defiance, MO
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Dec 5, 2026