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Julia's Warriors Run For Hope 2026

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $25
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Walk1 MileOct 10, 20268:00 AM$25–
5K5KOct 10, 20268:00 AM$35–
Virtual 5kVirtual5KOct 10, 20268:00 AM$40–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Walk: $25 until Oct 8.
  • 5K: $35 until Oct 8.

Online registration closes Oct 8, 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 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 7:21 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Little Platte Beach - Smithville MO 64089, Smithville, MO 64089

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

144
finishers
31:55
median (10:16 /mi)
18:05
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
median 31:5518:4557:20
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for Julia's Warriors Run For Hope. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Julia's Warriors Run For Hope?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:38 or better, the top quarter in 26:28, and half the field in 31:55; the last tenth came in after 43:38.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2035:5624:54
20-2924:2422:09
30-3925:3622:49
40-4927:0823:19
50-5930:1126:58
60-6938:58n/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 2025.

Finishers by year

Down 31 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Julia's Warriors Run For Hope 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 210 to 144 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:30 to 31:55.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025144 (+3%)31:55under 23:3818:05
2024140 (+3%)33:50under 24:2319:44
2023136 (-17%)36:44under 25:3917:44
2022163 (-22%)33:33under 23:4718:45
202121033:30under 22:4518:17

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Missouri 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:28, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.

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 10 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 84°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 Julia's Warriors Run For Hope cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Family/Team Registration closes at midnight on October 7th, 2026 at midnight. There will be no family/team registration available after this date. Online Registration closes at midnight on October 7th, 2025. You may Register for the 5k or…

Awards

Awards

Following the Finish of the 5K - Awards will be presented to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. As well as the top 3 male and female winners in each 10 year age group category.

The cause

Post Race Free Will Donation Breakfast

We hope you will join us this year for our post race breakfast!! As in the past breakfast will be served by The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 58. Again this year the charge is by donation only - and the Sons are graciously donating…

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Race details

Where
Little Platte Beach - Smithville MO 64089, Smithville, MO 64089Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 820 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Julia's Warriors Run For Hope?
Saturday, October 10, 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 8, 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?
1 Mile, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 144 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 31:55 and the winner ran 18:05.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:28, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Where does it start?
Little Platte Beach - Smithville MO 64089, Smithville, MO 64089.

From the organizers

It is time for our 16th Annual event! Year 15 for our event was amazing and we hope this year is just as successful. While we are so blessed with all of the support we have received over the years, we are also reminded that it has been 16 years since we lost our beloved Julia. She touched so many lives while she was with us, and is still touching so many lives today, through this event. We are so excited to continue Julia's legacy by holding this race for the 16th year, while raising and donating money to some amazing organizations and individuals.

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