
Race Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Springfield, MO
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, pacers for half marathon free photos, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Race Day
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Rutledge Wilson Farm, Springfield, MO, 65802
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
31'
Elevation Loss
46'
Max Elevation
1,212'
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:12:04
10:05/mi
Winning Time
1:28:41
6:46/mi
Finishers (2024)
63
States Represented
9 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:55:22
MEDIAN
2:12:04
SLOWER 25%
2:26:00
Start (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.3"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
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