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Jesse James Festival 10k Bill James Classic

Kearney, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Event details

The Jesse James Festival 5k / 10k Bill James Classic takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Kearney, Missouri. The event location is 3001 N Hwy 33, Kearney, MO 64060. Registration opens January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM CST. Entry fees listed are $30 for the 5k, $30 for the 10k, and $15 for the 1 Mile Stroll.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 2.09K (1.30 mile) stroll

Course

The course uses paved trails in Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park, with the start and finish at the same location. Runners cross a foot bridge that links the two trails. The 5K follows one loop of the course; the 10K runs the same loop twice. The 2.09K stroll consists of two loops around the pond. The course includes a notable hill on the Jesse James Park section; 10K participants pass it twice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Kearney

Race information

Website Registration
10 km
Jesse James Festival 10k
5 km
Jesse James Festival 5k
Jesse James Festival 1 Mile Stroll
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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