Uncle Sam 5K Run & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run

FLATS Uncle Sam 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕣 Start Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Dukum Inn, 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501

🎆 Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a bang at the FLATS Uncle Sam 5K & 1.2 Mile Walk/Run! 🎆

Join us for a star-spangled morning of fitness, fun, and festivity as we celebrate America's birthday and support the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS). Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a family looking for a fun walk, this event is for you!

🎽 Race Details
Start/Finish Line: Dukum Inn, 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO
Course: A mostly flat route through the charming streets of Kirksville, with a few gentle hills to keep things interesting.
Distances: 5K run and 1.2-mile walk/run, both starting simultaneously at 8:30 AM.

🎁 Registration & Perks
Entry Fee: $20 for early registration, deadline: July 1st  - $25 for late registration July 2nd up to race day.
Packet Pickup: July 2nd from 12:00–8:00 PM at ATSU’s Thompson Campus Center (210 S. Osteopathy St.), July 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at Dukum Inn (111 S. Elson St), or on race day at Dukum Inn starting at 7:30 AM.
Swag: All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, post-race refreshments, and a chance to win door prizes.

🏆 Awards & Divisions
Overall Trophies: Plaques awarded to the fastest male and female finishers in both the 5K, plaque awarded to top finisher in the 1.2-mile event.
Age Group Medals: Top three finishers in each age division (19 & under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+).
Post-Race Ceremony: Join us at Dukum Inn immediately after the race for awards, refreshments, and prize drawings.

🌦️ Weather Policy
The event will proceed rain or shine. In case of severe weather, organizers may delay the start or modify the course for safety. Participants are encouraged to assess conditions and make personal decisions regarding their participation.

🎉 Join the Celebration!
Part of Kirksville’s annual Red, White, and Blue Festival, this race is a great way to kick off a day of community festivities. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk, come out and support local trails while celebrating the holiday spirit. For more information please contact the race organizers at 660.626.2213.