2026 Pony Express 5k

About the Event

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!

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.

Add Cinnabon packs to your entry! The proceeds from these sweet treats will of course go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and our overall fundraising goal! They will be available for pickup at the start/finish line of the event.

💛 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

Races Offered

Pony Express 5k

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Saint Joseph.

thermostat Temperature

19.2° / 29.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.3° / 29.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:51

nightlight Sunset

20:47

About Saint Joseph

Learn more about the host city, Saint Joseph.

St. Joseph is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. Located on the Missouri River, it is the principal city of the St. Joseph Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Buchanan, Andrew, and DeKalb counties in Missouri and Doniphan County, Kansas. As of the 2020 census, St. Joseph had a population of 72,473, making it the 8th most populous city in the state, and the 3rd most populous in Northwest Missouri. St. Joseph is located roughly 30 miles (48 km) north of the Kansas City, Missouri city limits and approximately 125 miles (201 km) south of Omaha, Nebraska.