Pony Express 5k
About this race
Get ready to saddle up—because the Pony Express 5K is back and helping to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!
T-SHIRT ORDERS ARE DUE ON MAY 11TH! THIS INCLUDES SPONOSOR LOGOS AND PARTICIPANT ORDERING! DON'T WAIT IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT OR IF YOU WANT TO SPONOSOR THE EVENT!
Join us on Saturday, June 6th at 8:00 AM (race to end at 9:30AM) for the return of the Pony Express 5K, starting and finishing at the iconic Pony Express Museum. This exciting race brings together runners, walkers, and community members for a fun and meaningful cause.
This year’s event benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by supporting the Measly Mile Mafia Heroes as they train and fundraise for the New York City Marathon. Meet your 2026 Measly Mile Mafia Heroes: Terra James, Tammy Rivera, Stephanie Tripp, Rayna Vogan, Arielle Thornton! Your participation helps make a difference in the lives of children and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Whether you're chasing a PR or just out for a great morning with friends, this race offers a scenic and historic route that celebrates the spirit of the Pony Express while supporting an incredible mission.
🏁 Race Details & Perks:
- Professionally timed 5K race
- Age group awards will be presented
- All finishers will earn a commemorative race medal
- Race T-Shirts Can be added for $5.00 ($7.00 for XXL & XXXL sizes)
Lace up your running shoes and be part of something bigger—every mile matters in the race to end childhood cancer. Let’s do something incredible together:
- Help us ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food -- because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. No child should die in the dawn of life.
- Because of donors like us, treatments invented at St. Jude has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.
- St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer.
- St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.
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Sponsorship opportunities are available! To request a sponsorship packet or learn how you can support the event, please contact Terra James at terrajames@knot-4-profit.org
*Event is rain or shine. We will only cancel if unsafe conditions occur. Since this is a fundraiser, no refunds will be provided.*
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2020 for the Pony Express 5k. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 0.3K, 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Saint Joseph.
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Running
Pony Express Run 5K
The 5k is for all people 13 years old and older. All Virtual Pony Express Run participants will receive a T-shirt, race medal, and courtesy racing packet from our sponsors.
Pony Express Run Kids Fun Run
The Kids Fun Run is for young people 12 years old and under. All Virtual Pony Express Run participants will receive a T-shirt, race medal, and courtesy racing packet from our sponsors.
Pony Express Run Centennial Run (10.0 k)
All Virtual Pony Express Run participants will receive a T-shirt, race medal, and courtesy racing packet from our sponsors.
Pony Express Run Half Marathon
The Half Marathon is for all people 13 years old and older. All Virtual Pony Express Run participants will receive a T-shirt, race medal, and courtesy racing packet from our sponsors.
About Saint Joseph
Pony Express 5k takes place in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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