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St. Joseph Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

St. Joseph Marathon race photoSt. Joseph
US
Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
St. Joseph · 42.195km
Entry fee
$85From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 25, 2026 · Entry fee $50 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
St. Joseph Marathon race photo
Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5
St. Joseph Marathon race photo
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About St. Joseph Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A marathon held in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA.

The programme includes the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K, with finish located at Civic Center Park.

A locally focused race in a small town without public transport access, it is best approached with a car.

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.

St. Joseph Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 1
ArsenanFinish time more than 5 hours
“I quite like running in the rain, it makes me feel very refreshed.”

Arsenan mistakenly followed half marathon at the Saint Joseph Marathon, then retraced his steps and completed full marathon. He finished in over 5 hours through pouring rain and a steep final climb, remembering the volunteers who guided and cheered him on in the rain.

Read the original on Run50 · Arsenan

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

St. Joseph Sports Commission prepares to host 4th annual St. Joseph Marathon

KQ2

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 St. Joseph Marathon — 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.

From the 2026 edition
About Relay

Relay

Entry cost $165

Marathon Relay - Captain · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

St. Joseph Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:00
10K10km07:00
5K5km07:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Civic Center Park, Francis Street, Saint Joseph, MO

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Civic Center Park

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Marathon·Half Marathon·10K·5K events are held together.

Start line takes place in St Joseph, MO, with a local start time of 7:00am.

The finish line is at Civic Center Park.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your St. Joseph Marathon 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

The full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 5-person relay are all held together.
Packet pickup details have not been announced yet.

Civic Center Park, St. Joseph, MO

race venue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/subway service in St.
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Civic Center Park, downtown St. Joseph.
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; St.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/subway service in St. Joseph. Start/finish is behind Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph.

Plenty of on-site/nearby parking near the start/finish; described as roughly a 10-15 minute drive from most area hotels. No public transit relevant to this race; reliant on car access and nearby downtown parking.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Civic Center Park, downtown St. Joseph.

Finish shares the same downtown Civic Center Park area as the start.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; St. Joseph, MO is a car-access venue with no significant transit infrastructure relevant to race visitors.

Cash/card for parking is all that's needed.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

Average temperatures reach 20°C—favorable conditions for runners in St. Joseph in September.

The key is the wait before the start.

If the body cools down, the first 5km can be spent simply warming up.

The venue is in an area without public transportation, so plans should assume travel by car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the Race Roster platform.

The race usually comes apart at one point on full marathon: around 30km.

Saving 30 seconds in the first half can preserve five minutes in the second.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The 07:00 start is early.

Counting backward from waking, breakfast and travel, staying near start line the night before is the more practical option.

Times are local to St. Joseph. 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.

Kansas City｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Kansas City International Airport

$181

View on Klook

Kansas City Half-Day Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings & Secret Dish

$120

View on Klook

Escape Lounge Service at Kansas City International Airport

$55

View on Klook

Hotels near the St. Joseph Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Vineyard Mansion & Carriage House Bed & Breakfast

GuestHouse · 310m

8.3/10(12)
View on Booking.com

Waterfront 2 Bdrm Cabin with Best Sunset View and Huge Yard

Accommodation · 4.6km

9.6/10(5)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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

Kansas City｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Kansas City International Airport

$181

View on Klook

Escape Lounge Service at Kansas City International Airport

$55

View on Klook

Where runners eat in St. Joseph

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Kansas City Half-Day Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings & Secret Dish

$120

View on Klook
Seeing St. Joseph with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in St. Joseph.

Total cost and budget for St. Joseph Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about St. Joseph Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

St. Joseph runners' room

Frequently asked questions about St. Joseph Marathon

FAQ
When does St. Joseph Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the St. Joseph Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $50.

What distances does St. Joseph Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does St. Joseph Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does St. Joseph Marathon 2027 start?

Civic Center Park, Francis Street, Saint Joseph, MO. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does St. Joseph Marathon 2027 finish?

Civic Center Park. (From the 2026 edition)

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