Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO
Go Girl Run Columbia celebrates women's strength with a scenic, flat half marathon and 5K.
Race Date
Jun 5, 2026
Location
Columbia, MO
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles, 1 Miles, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 657
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Go Girl Run in Columbia, MO, is a women-only event celebrating strength, health, and camaraderie. Now in its 14th year, this race offers a half marathon and 5K, welcoming participants of all levels.
The course is predominantly flat and run on paved roads, making it a potentially fast and forgiving route for runners aiming for personal bests. The event is held in the Mizzou Research Park, offering a pleasant setting for the race.
Runners can expect a supportive and empowering atmosphere, with a focus on fun and friendship. Each participant receives a custom race shirt, a finisher medal, and a special finisher item, adding to the celebratory feel of the day. The race aims to bring women and girls together to embrace their inner strength.
Race-provided description
Go Girl Run is celebrating 14 years! An All Women’s Half-Marathon & 5k running race that CELEBRATES women, health, and fitness! GO GIRL RUN Columbia is full of glitz and glam for all of our ladies. Every participant gets a custom race shirt, finisher medal and finisher item. The GO GIRL RUN Columbia is a beautiful place to welcome Women & Girls from all around! You Are Strong. You Are Amazing. You Go, Girl.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, June 5, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Soft Athletic Shirt
Start Location
1513 Research Park Dr, Columbia, MO, 65203
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
5 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick495 years running
~115 finishers a year
growing or steady
9% returning runners
3 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 11 states
winner 1:27:57
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
63°
Afternoon (High)
82°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 657 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
657
Median time
2:18:37
Latest turnout
186
States
22
Turnout by year
2021–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO?
The Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO is held on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO take place?
It takes place in Columbia, Missouri.
What distances does the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles, 1 Miles, 5K.
Is the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO course flat and good for a PR?
The Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO?
HalfRuns has finish records for 657 runners who have completed the Go Girl Run | Columbia, MO.
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