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Missouri State University Inspire the Roar 5K

Springfield, Missouri, United States

calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Inspire the Roar 5K

Presented by Campus Recreation | Family Weekend Event

📍 Start/Finish: Foster Recreation Center
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2026
⏰ Race Start Time: 8:00am

Packet Pickup (At the Foster Recreation Center at Missouri State University)
Friday, September 18, 2026
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday, September 20, 2026
6:30am – 7:30am

Join us for the Inspire the Roar 5K, a spirited run/walk through the beautiful Missouri State University campus! Whether you're a Bear looking to set a personal record, a family member wanting to explore campus, or someone who just loves a good fun run, this event is for YOU. All fitness levels are welcome!

This Family Weekend tradition is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of Bear pride, wellness, and community. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last), and awards will be given to top finishers in multiple categories!

Highlights:

Strollers and well behaved dogs on leashes welcome!
Scenic campus route!
Family-friendly atmosphere!
MSU spirit gear encouraged!
Music, snacks, and a recovery zone at the finish line!

Let’s lace up, get hyped, and Inspire the Roar!

Races Offered

Inspire the Roar 5K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Springfield.

thermostat Temperature

16.9° / 28.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.4° / 27.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:55

nightlight Sunset

19:19

About Springfield

Learn more about the host city, Springfield.

Springfield is the third largest city in the state of Missouri, with a population of more than 168,000, and more than 462,000 (2019) in the metro area. It is also known as the Queen City of the Ozarks, and the birthplace of Route 66. Though it's on a flat plateau, the more picturesque Ozarks are just southeast of the city.