Dashing through Defiance - 1 Mile | 5K | 10K
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Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Defiance (2886 RT-94). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $30 to $55; the 1 mile goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 17th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!
Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$30 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
1 mile goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jul 15, 2026
Race day in Defiance
Weather
48° / 29°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Louis Sprt Of S L Airport, MO (6.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 4:42 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Tent Parkingunder 0.1 mi
10 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Defiance Ridge Vineyards restaurant0.2 mi
- Cicrle 6 restaurant0.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
See all places to stay near Defiance, MO ↗
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Trip cost
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