Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk®
Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk® is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Springfield, MO, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (27 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd on Historic C-Street in Springfield, Missouri, as we celebrate inclusion, community, and the incredible individuals served by Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks.
- 8:30 AM – 5k Race
- 9:30 AM – Buddy Walk®
- Following – Block Party
This family-friendly event brings together runners, walkers, local businesses, and community members for a morning of fun and purpose.
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Wbo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, MO
Population
169,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,294 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 5 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk®, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
27
Days to train
- Race
- Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk®
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Run Upside Down 5K & Buddy Walk®
Oct 3, 2026