Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Defiance, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 1 MILE | 1 Mile | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Oct 31, then $55 until Nov 30, then $60 until Dec 5.
- 1 MILE: $30 until Nov 30, then $35 until Dec 5.
- 5K: $45 until Oct 31, then $50 until Nov 30, then $55 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Missouri ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Missouri runs 1:03:56, about 10:17 a mile, based on 58 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:41 and men in 57:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2886 RT-94, Defiance, MO 63341
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 December 5 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 63°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
- 2886 RT-94, Defiance, MO 63341Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 750 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Missouri ($42).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 2886 RT-94, Defiance, MO 63341.
From the organizers
Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 17th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!
Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just jingling for the fun of it, this cozy, small-town race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!