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Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 20, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Rob Kinney · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 137 days
Feb 20, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Springfield · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, February 20, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO race photo
Rob Kinney · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The event name references Yeti, the legendary creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Running From Yeti '23 Pre-Event Briefing

Heartland Racing Co.

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $100

until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

Half-Marathon · until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $55

10K Run/Walk · until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $45

5K Run/Walk · until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Freddie's DOUBLE · Freddie's TRIPLE

Freddie's DOUBLE

Entry cost $75

until Feb 20, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Freddie's TRIPLE

Entry cost $95

until Feb 20, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:45
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:45
Half21.0975km07:52
10K10km08:05
5K5km08:15
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

3825 W FR 146, Springfield, MO

Start · Google Maps

The race offers six divisions: 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, Half-Marathon, Full Marathon, and two other divisions.

Start line is located at 3825 W FR 146, Springfield, MO, and the start time is 7:45 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 2°C (35°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

city ​​name hoodie

Completed finisher medal

custom bib

Where and when to collect your Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No rail/subway near venue

Start/finish at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W Farm Rd 146, Springfield, MO 65807 — a suburban city park with no organizer shuttle mentioned.

Per prior edition (2026 listing shows 'Sat Feb 21')

Getting to the finish

Same as start

Same park as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle bus service found.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

This winter-themed running event takes place at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park in Springfield, Missouri, with a yeti character named Freddie as its mascot.

Alongside the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon, it also offers a virtual participation option for runners who cannot attend in person.

Course follows paved trails, and based on the previous year, Entry fee ranged from approximately $49 to $97 depending on the division and registration date.

Finishers receive a city-branded hoodie, a finisher finisher medal, and a custom bib, while the event village also features snacks, music, and photo spots.

Times are local to Springfield. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

4 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

4 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Springfield Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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Springfield Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Springfield with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Springfield.

Total cost and budget for Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Springfield runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO

FAQ
When does Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, February 20, 2027 in Springfield, MO, United States.

How much is the Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:45.

Where does Running From Yeti - Springfield, MO 2027 start?

3825 W FR 146, Springfield, MO.

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