
From the Organizer
Race Date: Saturday, September 5th at 9:00 AM
The Hat Trick Trot is a family friendly run/walk along the parkway. The St. Joseph Youth Hockey Association, also known as the St. Joseph Griffons, has been providing a safe and enjoyable experience in St. Joseph, MO since 1976! Work ethic, teamwork and family is what the Griffons are about! Whether you run or walk, support our nonprofit program - building the futures of our local youth!
(You can register until 7:45 AM the morning of the run, but it must be done through the RunSignUp website, and no cash payments are accepted onsite.)
Registration Includes --
T-Shirt (must register by August 14th)
Race Bib
Timing chip
Finisher medal
Remember to register by August 14th to secure your t-shirt!
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start Location: Bode Ice Arena
Finish Location: Bode Ice Arena
Pre-Registered Packet Pickup:
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Location: Bode Ice Arena 2500 SW Parkway, St. Joseph, MO 64503
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm or race day
Strollers Welcome: Participants with strollers will start behind the runners so that everyone will be safe.
Pets are welcome.
No refunds will be given for the event. Run will take place rain or shine.
Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades or bikes will be allowed on the course. Protection will be provided at intersections by volunteers
Don't miss this fun 5K run/walk on September 5th at 9:00 AM!
Reminder: You can register until 7:45 AM the morning of the run, but it must be done through the RunSignUp website, and no cash payments are accepted onsite.
Proceeds from the Hat Trick Trot 5K directly benefit St Joseph Youth Hockey Association. The youth organization has yearly costs for equipment, coaching and facilities. Fundraisers such as the 5K help cover those costs to keep the financial impact low for participants, thus aiding our local community's skaters.
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
83°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Joseph Rosecrans Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
71,542
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
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Hat Trick Trot 5K
Sep 5, 2026