St. Joseph Missouri Marathon
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Event overview
The Third Annual St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon takes place on September 27, 2025 at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph. The event is hosted by the St. Joseph Sports Commission in partnership with the Junior League of St. Joseph and presented by Gray Manufacturing. Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles - full marathon
- 13.1 miles - half marathon
- 6.2 miles - 10K
- 3.1 miles - 5K
- Relay - five-person team covering the full route
Registered participants receive a branded shirt, towel, finisher medal, swag bag, race bib and timing chip. Free food and drink, including beer and a complimentary tenderloin, are provided at the post-race Chill Out in Civic Center Park. Parking is available in more than 1,200 downtown spots.
Course, logistics and services
The full and half routes are USATF certified for Boston qualification. The course is organized into five legs with distances of 4.4, 5.2, 5.2, 5.2 and 6.2 miles that traverse historic streets, parkways and city landmarks; relay teams are responsible for their own transportation between exchange points. Aid stations appear every two to three miles offering water, Gatorade, GU Energy gel, basic first aid items and portable toilets. Pacers are provided for a range of target finish times for both the marathon and half marathon. Marathon participants must finish within a six-hour time limit. Packet pick-up and a vendor fair are held at the St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau, with additional morning pick-up available at Civic Center Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.