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CPO's Stride for Stronger Communities

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calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

CPO’s Stride for Stronger Communities

Building Stronger Neighborhoods, One Mile at a Time

 

Take a stride toward stronger neighborhoods!
Join us for CPO’s Stride for Stronger Communities 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, an uplifting community event benefiting Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the 33 counties we serve across the Ozarks.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun, meaningful way to support your community, there’s a place for you at the starting line.

Event Options:

Corporate Challenge: Rally Your Team!

Engage your workplace and show your team spirit by joining the Corporate Challenge! Gather your coworkers, form the largest team, and stride together for stronger communities.

The largest team will earn bragging rights and take home some hardware to showcase your victory. It’s a great way to build camaraderie, promote wellness, and make a lasting impact in the Ozarks.

When you register, make sure to enter your employer’s name so your participation counts toward your business’s team total!

Who will claim the title? Bring your team to the starting line and find out!

 

Professional timing services will be provided by Heartland Racing Co., ensuring accurate results for all competitive runners.

Every step you take helps CPO build resilient children, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods—one mile at a time.
Join the movement. Make a difference.

#CPOzarks | #CPOStride

Races Offered

1 Mile

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

5k

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 9.4° / 20.6°
wb_sunny 5.8° / 17.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.8 /
water_drop 64.1%

About Springfield

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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.

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