Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run
- Date
- Last held Jul 4, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Kirksville, Missouri
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Start location and course
111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
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Uncle Sam 1.2 Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results for Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run?
At the 2026 Uncle Sam 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:31 or better, the top quarter in 24:36, and half the field in 29:31; the last tenth came in after 40:47.
At the 2026 Uncle Sam 1.2 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 13:27 or better, the top quarter in 19:18, and half the field in 21:09; the last tenth came in after 25:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:18 | 18:44 |
| 20-29 | 31:59 | 22:31 |
| 30-39 | 29:47 | 22:41 |
| 40-49 | 29:38 | 23:48 |
| 50-59 | 30:06 | 30:49 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 24:36, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 18 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.
Race details
- Where
- 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Jul 4, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Uncle Sam 1.2 Mile Run/Walk, Uncle Sam 5K.
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Quick answers
- When is Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 132 runners finished the Uncle Sam 5K; the median finish was 29:31 and the winner ran 17:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 24:36, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501.
From the organizers
FLATS Uncle Sam 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕣 Start Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Dukum Inn, 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501
🎆 Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a bang at the FLATS Uncle Sam 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run! 🎆
Join us for a star-spangled morning of fitness, fun, and festivity as we celebrate America's birthday and support the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS). Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking for a fun walk, this event is for you!
🎽 Race Details
Start/Finish Line: Dukum Inn, 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO