From the Organizer
5K Run/Walk to benefit the St. Joseph, MO Firefighter's Memorial presented by Weaver Overhead Door
Starts and finishes at the St. Joseph Firefighter's Memorial, 3202 Faraon.
Custom finisher's medal for all runners. T Shirts for all runners. (Register before midnight, Sept 15 to be guaranteed a shirt)
Packet pickup Friday 10/02 from 4-7pm at Station 9, 3202 Faraon
***Rain or Shine! No Refunds!
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
74°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Joseph Rosecrans Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Joseph, MO
Population
71,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
965 ft
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Firefighter Memorial 5K?
- Firefighter Memorial 5K is a running race held in Saint Joseph, Missouri on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Firefighter Memorial 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Missouri at 3202 Faraon. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Firefighter Memorial 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Firefighter Memorial 5K
Oct 3, 2026