Firefighter Memorial 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 1, then $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Missouri ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Saint Joseph runs 34:43, about 11:10 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:07 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3202 Faraon, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Firefighter Memorial 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Firefighter Memorial 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:37 or better, the top quarter in 29:08, and half the field in 36:43; the last tenth came in after 55:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:18 | 37:38 |
| 20-29 | 31:49 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 29:07 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 35:22 | 27:16 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 30:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 52 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Firefighter Memorial 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 44 to 67 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:55 to 36:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 (-32%) | 36:43 | under 25:37 | 19:08 |
| 2024 | 98 (+38%) | 32:32 | under 24:21 | 19:12 |
| 2023 | 71 (+34%) | 31:46 | under 22:45 | 17:44 |
| 2022 | 53 (+20%) | 34:34 | under 26:33 | 23:17 |
| 2021 | 44 | 37:55 | under 22:21 | 16:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:08, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 3202 Faraon, Saint Joseph, MO 64501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Aug 16, 2025), 2024 (Aug 10, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023), 2022 (Aug 13, 2022), 2021 (Aug 14, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Firefighter Memorial 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Missouri ($34.50).
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 67 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:43 and the winner ran 19:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:08, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3202 Faraon, Saint Joseph, MO 64501.
From the organizers
5K Run/Walk to benefit the St. Joseph, MO Firefighter's Memorial presented by Weaver Overhead Door
Starts and finishes at the St. Joseph Firefighter's Memorial, 3202 Faraon.
Custom finisher's medal for all runners. T Shirts for all runners. (Register before midnight, Sept 15 to be guaranteed a shirt)
Packet pickup Friday 10/02 from 4-7pm at Station 9, 3202 Faraon
***Rain or Shine! No Refunds!