Pony Express 5k
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Price $44.31
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling morning of fun and fitness at the Pony Express 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in the charming city of St. Joseph, Buchanan! Kicking off at 8:00 AM and wrapping up by 9:30 AM, this exciting race supports the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Participants can enjoy a professionally timed 5K run or walk, all while helping to fundraise for the incredible Measly Mile Mafia Heroes as they prepare for the New York City Marathon.
This year’s event will start and finish at the iconic Pony Express Museum, offering a scenic and historic route that celebrates the spirit of the Pony Express. Every step you take helps ensure that no family receives a bill for treatment, housing, travel, or food from St. Jude, allowing families to focus solely on what matters most: their child's health. Join fellow runners, earn a commemorative race medal, and enjoy the camaraderie of the community—all while making a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible!
This year’s event will start and finish at the iconic Pony Express Museum, offering a scenic and historic route that celebrates the spirit of the Pony Express. Every step you take helps ensure that no family receives a bill for treatment, housing, travel, or food from St. Jude, allowing families to focus solely on what matters most: their child's health. Join fellow runners, earn a commemorative race medal, and enjoy the camaraderie of the community—all while making a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO SADDLE UPBECAUSE 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 years 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 biggerevery mile matters in the race to end childhood cancer. Lets 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.
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED AND PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
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.*
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 years 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 biggerevery mile matters in the race to end childhood cancer. Lets 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.
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED AND PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
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.*
Races
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Pony Express 5k
Incl. $4.31 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$44.31
All Pony Express Run participants will receive a 5K T-shirt, race medal, and courtesy racing packet from our sponsors.
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Location
914 Penn Street, Saint Joseph, 64503, MO, United States
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