Jesse James Festival 10k Bill James Classic

Kearney, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Jesse James Festival 5k /10k Bill James Classic is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Kearney, Missouri. The event includes multiple distances and takes place at 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 and 10k, and $15 for the stroll.

Course and events

The event uses paved trails on both Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park. Start and finish are at the same location. The course crosses a foot bridge that links the two trails. The 5k course is one loop and the 10k course is two loops of the same route; the description notes a prominent hill on the Jesse James Park portion that 10k participants encounter twice. The stroll is described as a 2.09 K (1.30 mile) route consisting of two loops around the pond.

Additional information

Further event details are listed by the organizer and a contact form is provided for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Jesse James Festival 10k
5 km
Jesse James Festival 5k
Jesse James Festival 1 Mile Stroll
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