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Atsu Founders Day Race

Kirksville, Missouri, United States View on map
Oct 17, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join Us for the ATSU Founders Day Race!  
Mark your calendars for October 17th at 9 AM and lace up your running shoes! We're excited to invite you to the ATSU Founders Day 5K & 1.2 Mile Run/Walk. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a fun way to get moving, this event is for you!

Event Highlights:

  • Packet Pick Up: 12PM-8PM on Friday October 16th at 210 S. Osteopathy, Kirksville MO. 63501 OR race day morning at 210 S. Osteopathy 7:30AM - 8:30 AM 
  • Race Start: 9 AM
  • Location: ATSU Thompson Campus Center, 210 S. Osteopathy Kirksville MO. 63501
  • Distance: 5K run or 2K Mile run/walk
  • Post-Race Stretch Clinic: Join us afterwards for a free stretch clinic to cool down and recover.
  • Awards: Recognition and prizes for top age group runners.
  • Support a Great Cause: All sponsorships will benefit the Preferred Merchant Fund.

Bring your friends and family for a morning of fitness and community. Let's make this Founders Day one to remember!

Sign up today and be part of the celebration! 

Pick your distance

Running

ATSU Founder Day 5K

Oct 17, 2026 5.2K 9:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Walking

ATSU Founders Day 2K

Oct 17, 2026 1.9K 9:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kirksville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 13.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 10.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
59.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 17, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 17, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 04m

The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (CDT) in Kirksville on October 17, 2026 — 11h 04m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Kirksville events

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