Miles for Miracles 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Wheaton, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 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 7:17 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
407 E Hurlbut St., Wheaton, MO 64874
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 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°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.
Race details
- Where
- 407 E Hurlbut St., Wheaton, MO 64874Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,380 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Miles for Miracles 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $30, entry is about 13 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.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 407 E Hurlbut St., Wheaton, MO 64874.
From the organizers
More than just a race, Miles for Miracles is a celebration of community, kindness, and giving back. We invite people of all ages and abilities to come together, get moving, and help support our local kiddos through Children's Miracle Network at CoxHealth.