5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Nevada, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Missouri runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 246 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the 5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
800 W Hickory, Nevada, MO 64772
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 800 W Hickory, Nevada, MO 64772Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 870 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 9, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 800 W Hickory, Nevada, MO 64772.
From the organizers
The Nevada R-5 Foundation is hosting our 4th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K. Our goal is to Invest In Excellence and help students get to the finish line by supporting teacher appreciation and student success. As we love partnering with the R5 Cross Country team, a portion of the proceeds raised will go to the Nevada R-5 Cross Country team for their support and participation in this event.
There will be awards for the overall top female and male runner in each age category (each runner will receive a shirt). The categories are as follows: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. Each runner will receive a t-shirt.