Run Witch Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Cottleville, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $7 · goes up to $60 on Oct 26, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 31, 20268:45 AM | $15 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 26, 2026 | – |
| Stroller Kids | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $7 | – |
| Virtual ALL DISTANCESVirtual | – | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Oct 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until Oct 31.
- 10K: $55 until Oct 26, then $60 until Oct 31.
- 1 Mile: $30 until Oct 26, then $35 until Oct 31.
- 5K: $50 until Oct 26, then $55 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 31 percent above a typical 10K in Missouri, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Missouri runs 1:03:56, about 10:17 a mile, based on 58 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:41 and men in 57:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304
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 31 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Witch Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $7 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $55, entry is about 31 percent above a typical 10K in Missouri, which costs $42 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304.
From the organizers
Who says the witchy fun has to end after Witches in Cottleville?
Keep the magic going the following weekend with Run Witch Run, a spellbinding race through the trails of Legacy Park in Cottleville, Missouri!
Choose your potion: a 1-mile dash, 5K, or 10K broomstick cruise. Run it, walk it, or fly your way to the finish line—this festive fall race is open to magical beings of all paces and abilities.