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Squirrel 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (21)

Name: Squirrel 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (21)
Start: 2027-05-22
End: 2027-05-22
Location: Independence

Independence, Missouri, United States

calendar_today 22 May, 2027

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sell $30.00 – $45.00

About the Event

US Road Running Races

US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.

Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.

A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.

View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Races Offered

10K

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

5K

May 22, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Independence.

thermostat Temperature

13.6° / 24.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.2° / 23.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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67.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:04

nightlight Sunset

20:24

About Independence

Learn more about the host city, Independence.

Independence is a city mostly in, and one of two county seats of, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011, making it the fifth-most populous city in Missouri. A small part of the city extends into Clay County.