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Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66 2026
- Date
- 2 race dates, October 1 to 29, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Wildwood, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 | ||||
| 5K #6 | 5K | Oct 1, 20266:00 PM | $20$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | ||||
| 5K #7 | 5K | Oct 29, 20266:00 PM | $20$30 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K #6: $20 until Sep 30, then $30 until Oct 1.
- 5K #7: $20 until Oct 7, then $30 until Oct 8.
Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 42 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 6:56 AM, and the 5K #6 starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2603 West Ave, Wildwood, MO 63040
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K #3
41
finishers
35:15
median (11:21 /mi)
19:21
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
5K #1
40
finishers
38:03
median (12:15 /mi)
20:25
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
5K #5
25
finishers
37:13
median (11:59 /mi)
24:09
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66?
At the 2026 5K #3, the fastest tenth finished in 24:05 or better, the top quarter in 27:53, and half the field in 35:15; the last tenth came in after 53:58.
At the 2026 5K #1, the fastest tenth finished in 25:59 or better, the top quarter in 30:38, and half the field in 38:03; the last tenth came in after 52:45.
At the 2026 5K #5, the fastest tenth finished in 27:46 or better, the top quarter in 33:17, and half the field in 37:13; the last tenth came in after 1:00:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 26:57 |
| 40-49 | 38:14 | n/a |
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 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 1 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2603 West Ave, Wildwood, MO 63040Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Apr 16, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66?
- It runs on 2 dates from October 1 to 29, 2026. The next is Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $20, entry is about 42 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 41 runners finished the 5K #3; the median finish was 35:15 and the winner ran 19:21.
- Where does it start?
- 2603 West Ave, Wildwood, MO 63040.
From the organizers
Welcome to The Good News Brewing 5K Kicks on Route 66! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.
Starting at 6pm on select Thursdays from Good News Brewing in Wildwood. Run, Walk, Jog, Race or Ruck starting from the Wildwood Brewery on Route 66, follow the arrows to the Wildwood Greenway and back for your 5K.
Upon return you get instant Chip timed results and a FREE BEER! Good News will have Pizza and other beers available for purchase as well. Free photos for download at each event.
Commemorative EVENT MEDAL INCLUDED to those who register for 3 or more events over the 7 race series. You can register as you go.