23Jan
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
Viking 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (04)
Independence,
Missouri,
United States
82 days left
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Date
23 Jan, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$30.00 – $45.00
Runner rating
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Website
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Viking 5K & 10K at Independence, MO (04)
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
23Jan
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Independence.
Temperature-6.2° / 2.3°
Feels like-11.3° / -2.2°
Sunshine hours6h 12m
Rainfall1.8 mm
Snowfall0.6 cm
Wind11.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.1%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:33
Sunset18:20
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.
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