Hancock XC Invitational Open Race 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Saint Louis, 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
Open 5K	5K	Oct 17, 20268:00 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 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 Saint Louis runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:06 and men in 33:08.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Open 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125

Directions to the start

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 17 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 81°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: 345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 520 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Hancock XC Invitational Open Race?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 17, 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?: 345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125.

From the organizers

The Hancock Cross Country Invitational is a historic annual meet held at Jefferson Barracks Park. Here, you can register for the open race, which begins at 8:00am prior to the high school races. This is a unique opportunity to race on the iconic cross country course. All ages and abilities welcome! Stick around after your race and watch some of the area's top high school distance running talent!