Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Defiance, Missouri
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the festive Dashing Through Defiance event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming town of Defiance, St. Charles! This delightful race offers three distances: a fun 1 mile, a spirited 5K, and a challenging 10K, perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. As you jingle your way through the beautifully decorated streets, you'll be surrounded by holiday lights and enthusiastic cheer from the local community.
The first 200 participants will receive a festive red Santa suit to wear, creating a whimsical sea of holiday spirit! This lively run coincides with the 15th annual Defiance Christmas Festival, so don't forget to stick around for the parade and enjoy the festivities. Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at this cozy, small-town event that promises fun, community, and a lot of holiday cheer. Remember to arrive early for parking, as spaces are limited. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
The first 200 participants will receive a festive red Santa suit to wear, creating a whimsical sea of holiday spirit! This lively run coincides with the 15th annual Defiance Christmas Festival, so don't forget to stick around for the parade and enjoy the festivities. Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at this cozy, small-town event that promises fun, community, and a lot of holiday cheer. Remember to arrive early for parking, as spaces are limited. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
Organiser's Description
Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 15th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!
Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors. The first 200 participants get a jolly red Santa suit to wear as they run (or walk) through the frosty streetscreating a sea of Santas spreading cheer with every step.
Whether youre chasing a new PR or just jingling for the fun of it, this cozy, small-town race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
Parking is limited at Good News Brewing so arrive early or park at the public parking at the S-curve and walk to the brewery.
Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors. The first 200 participants get a jolly red Santa suit to wear as they run (or walk) through the frosty streetscreating a sea of Santas spreading cheer with every step.
Whether youre chasing a new PR or just jingling for the fun of it, this cozy, small-town race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
Parking is limited at Good News Brewing so arrive early or park at the public parking at the S-curve and walk to the brewery.
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3006 S Missouri 94, Defiance, 63341, MO, United States
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