Cole Camp Fair 5k Run/Walk
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Walk
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Celebrate the 42nd Annual Cole Camp Fair with a 5K run, 2-mile walk, or a fun kid's race, complete with a medal and t-shirt.
- Festive
FestiveJoin the 42nd Annual Cole Camp Fair 5K Run/Walk, a cherished community tradition in downtown Cole Camp, Missouri. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, offering a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a special 1/2 mile race for kids aged 13 and under. Participants will enjoy a mild, rolling course and receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt, making it a lovely way to experience the local fair atmosphere.
What to expect
- Experience a 5K run or a 2-mile walk through downtown Cole Camp.
- A new 1/2 mile race is available for children aged 13 and under.
- All participants receive a medal and a t-shirt upon finishing.
Standout details
- 42nd Annual Cole Camp Fair event
- Kid's 1/2 Mile Race (ages 13 & under)
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
71 2 Mile finishers in 2022. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
35:38
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 29:57.
People mix
More women
About 79% women and 21% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 2 Mile in 2022, this looks like a small field: 71 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 35:38. The quicker front of the field averaged about 29:57. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Cole Camp, MO
Close-to-home draw
Lincoln, MO
Travel draw
Independence, MO
Travel draw
Poway, CA
Travel draw
Sedalia, MO
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall Female
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Overall Male
Top 1 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mile | 2022 | 71 | 35:38 | 36:09 | 29:57 | 31:50 / 26:56 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
42nd Annual Cole Camp Fair 5K Run/ 2Mi Walk/Kid’s Run
September 12th, 2026 7:30am
Downtown Cole Camp – Maple Street and 52 Hwy, Missouri
Questions: Katie Swanson (660) 553‐0874 or colecamp5k@yahoo.com
Race begins promptly at 7:30am
A 2‐mile walk may be enjoyed by those interested, however registration is required and you must wear the race bib.
NEW Kid’s race. Must be age 13 or under to participate. 1⁄2 Mile. All participants receive a medal and t‐shirt. SCOOTERS, BICYCLES, OR PETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON EITHER COURSE
Shirt