St. Joseph Missouri Marathon

The St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon is an annual running event held in downtown St. Joseph, featuring a scenic and challenging course that highlights the city's historic parkway system and landmarks.

Participants can choose from five distances: full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, 5K, and a five-person relay covering the full marathon route. The course is USATF certified for the full and half marathons, with aid stations every 2-3 miles. The race starts and finishes at Civic Center Park, offering a festive post-race chill-out with food, drinks, and live music.

Proceeds support local sports and community initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.