
From the Organizer
Join Us, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, for the first ever Miles for Missouri Outdoors 5K, bringing together affiliate partners, outdoor advocates, and community members to celebrate Missouri’s outdoor legacy and active lifestyles.
Medals will be given to all finishers.
Age group awards will be given.
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
79°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jefferson City Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
42,565
as of 2023
Elevation
634 ft
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 99 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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103
Days to train
Coming Up
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23 miles away
Heart of America Marathon & Relay
28 miles away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Jefferson City, MO
Less than a mile away
Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck
28 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Miles for Missouri Outdoors 5k
Sep 19, 2026