Saint Joseph, MO | Saturday, June 6, 2026Registration OpenCharity / Cause
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
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
All in-person participants will receive a really cool finisher medal! In-person runners can compete for the following award medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Female 1st, 2nd. 3rd Place Nonbinary IMPORTANT- Please check your gender selection when registering! Make sure that your default is correct, as this event does support a nonbinary option. First place age group winners will receive a unique prize!
Participant Giveaway
3.1 Miles: 5K T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
3.1 Miles
$40.00
Jan 4
Jun 1
$45.00
Jun 1
Jun 6
Packet Pickup- June 5th at River Bluff Brewing
Packet and t-shirt (if registered on/before May 28th) pickup will be held on Friday, June 5th from 3:00PM-7:00PM at River Bluff Brewery. The address is 1224 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO 64501.