Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk.
Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk. is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Columbia, MO, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk is an event to celebrate the life of Sam and raise money for the scholarship in his name. All proceeds and donations from the event go to the scholarship fund. The 5K Run-Walk starts at 1:00 pm in Shepard Park across from Shepard Elementary School. Join us in the park after for a celebration to share our love of Sam.
Events
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
68°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia U Of M, 1 mi from the venue.
About Columbia, MO
Population
127,200
as of 2023
City Elevation
739 ft
Nearest Airport
COU
Columbia Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 105 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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31
Days to train
- Race
- Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk.
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Sam Speake Memorial Scholarship 5K Run-Walk.
Oct 17, 2026