Thirsty Thursday 5K Series
Defiance, MO
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
2886 S Missouri 94, Defiance MO
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68–85°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
71–86°F
dry
2024
62–77°F
dry
2023
73–99°F
dry
2022
66–84°F
rain
2021
71–87°F
dry
2020
60–81°F
dry
2019
73–88°F
rain
2018
69–83°F
rain
2017
69–91°F
dry
2016
71–80°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Thursday, Oct 22
Cloudy · 61–70°F
Thursday, Oct 22starts near 61°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Runs
Thirsty Thursdays are back! Sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We'll once again be hosting another series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! We are adding some new features to the event in 2026, such as no processing fees, a loyalty program and age groups to the leaderboards!
One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for commute times and low stress check-in. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!
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