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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (humans only) | Kids | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (with your dog!) | Kids | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 5K Race (humans only) | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 5K Race (with your dog!) | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $45 on Oct 5, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (humans only) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 580 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 83°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.
What the organizers of Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
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REGISTRATION. Q: Do I have to make a reservation or can I walk-up to this event? A: Advanced reservations will be required for the Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run. No walk-up reservations will be available. Q: Will there be early registration…
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Lace up and leash up for a great cause! You and your dog are invited to run, jog, or walk in the Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run. Compete for top dog in our 5K race or take it easy in our 1-mile fun run. Put your paws to the pavement and then head over to the TAILgate after party for food, drinks, music and more all while raising awareness for the Purple Leash Project. All purple outfits and purple dog gear are highly encouraged!