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The Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K

Union, Missouri, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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sell $5.00 – $20.00

About the Event

All proceeds from the race will benefit The Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Join us for the 10th Annual Piggyback Dash. Enjoy a beautiful, rolling course through the streets of Union with a challenging but rewarding finish at the top of Autumn Hill. The 10K and the 5K runners will start at the same time. The 5K is a single loop course. As the 5K runners make the last turn onto Autumn Hill Drive the 10K runners will continue straight and proceed to run an additional 3 miles through Union. Aid stations will be provided along the 5K and 10K routes. Post race refreshments will also be provided.

The 10K and 5K (ish) are chip timed events and medals will be awarded. The 2K (1.2 mile) fun run/walk will not be officially timed and no medals will be provided.

As an added twist, once runners reach the bottom of Autumn Hill they have the opportunity to carry someone piggyback up the hill to the finish line. This is completely voluntary. In no way is the piggyback portion required in order to finish. It doesn't matter who the person on your back is. They do not have to be a registered participant. Runners who do choose to carry someone piggyback up Autumn Hill will receive an extra piece of finisher swag. See our FAQ page for more details.

Early-bird registration: 2/24/26 - 3/5/26
Standard registration: 3/6/26 - 8/31/26
Late registration: 9/1/26 - Race Day**
Online registration ends 9/23/26
**Registrations submitted after 8/31/26 are NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT.

No dogs allowed in the race except service dogs.

Races Offered

10K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

2K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:05

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$5.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

16.4° / 27.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.4° / 27.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.9 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

69.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:45

nightlight Sunset

19:10

About Union

Learn more about the host city, Union.

Union is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the Bourbeuse River, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of St. Louis. The population was 12,348 at the 2020 census.