Name: 15th Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll with the Huskies
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri

About the Event

The 5K will start & finish across from Phil Welch Stadium/Bode Ice Arena. The race will proceed through the SW Parkway over the trail bridge (Belt Highway) & return to Phil Welch. Enjoy scenic spring-time views of the beautiful Fairview golf course and Parkway. Prepare to achieve your personal best on this 3.1 mile course. Chip timing provided by Show Me Running.

Schedule of Events

8:15-9:15am: Late registration & packet pick-up, see registration table.

9:20am: Opening ceremony and National Anthem, get ready to race!

9:30am: 5K Run, Walk & Roll with the Huskies and 1 mile Fun Walk & Roll begin!

The 2026 5K Run, Walk & Roll is for all ages & fitness levels. Our 1 mile Fun Walk & Roll is free to participate and geared towards anyone not wanting to do a full 5K. This course is from the parking lot across from Phil Welch to 22nd and back. Walk & Roll all or some, it’s up to you!

Location/Parking: All activities will be held in the parking lot across from Phil Welch Stadium/Bode Ice Arena. Restrooms will be available at Phil Welch Stadium. Parking is free and accessible.

RAIN OR SHINE

If you would like to contribute, but you are unable to participate in the 5k, you may donate at
https://runsignup.com or mail checks to Helen Davis PTO.

Where Every Child Shines
Who are you helping?

Helen Davis State School serves students ages 5 to 21 with significant developmental disabilities in St. Joseph and surrounding northwest counties. Students learn authentic skills in a safe environment to be productive and integrated into their home, community, leisure and work.

Helen Davis PTO is a 501c3 organization supporting the unmet needs of Helen Davis School and this year we are working to raise money for a brand new fenced-in Sensory Garden. We plan to include raised garden beds for easy reach, clear paths for wheelchairs and walking, sensory items such as wind chimes and fountains, and flowers/plants our students can smell and touch All levels of support are appreciated to help us reach our goal!

All levels of support are appreciated!
Volunteers are welcome, please call (816) 387-2986 or email Rick.Ross@dese.mo.gov

Races Offered

15th Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll with the Huskies

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:30

sell

$35.00

VIRTUAL or Snooze (Support without Running & still get a t-shirt) Option ONLY 15th Annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll with the Huskies

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:30

sell

$20.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.4° / 20.0°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 16.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.9 /

water_drop 58.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.4° / 20.0°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 16.2°

air 16.9 km/h

water_drop 58.6%

About 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 total 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.