Race Options
FINISHERS SWAG
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Registration includes a race unisex t-shirt, finisher medal, live race results, awards for the top finishers! Additional items available for purchase.Travlin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be onsite and have items for sale for spectators and athletes!
1st 200 registrants will receive a Santa suit!
THANK YOU TO OUR RACE SPONSORS!
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A portion of every race entry will go towards
The Volunteer Augusta Fire Protection District
Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!
Dashing through Defiance Run
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 15th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!
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Lace up your sneakers, bundle up, and get ready to dash through the charming little town of Defiance, twinkling with holiday lights and lined with cheering neighbors. The first 200 participants get a jolly red Santa suit to wear as they run (or walk) through the frosty streets—creating a sea of Santas spreading cheer with every step.
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Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just jingling for the fun of it, this cozy, small-town race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it. Ho-ho-hope to see you at the starting line!​​
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A portion of every race entry will benefit the Augusta Volunteer Fire Protection District.
Pre-Event PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
*Please try to make it to this packet pickup*
LOCATION:
Granada Cyclery
5858 Suemandy Drive
Saint Peters, MO 63376
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TIME: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Make sure you bring your photo ID. You may pick up other participant's packets.
RACE DAY, Packet Pick Up, & Finish Line Festival
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
LOCATION:
Good News Brewing
2886 RT-94
Defiance, MO 63341
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PARKING:
Plenty of parking around Defiance.​
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PACKET PICK UP:
7:30am-8:30am – Onsite race day packet pickup, make sure you bring your ID.
9:00am – 5K & 10K starts begin!
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9:05am - 1 Mile Fun Run or walk begins!
ON COURSE NUTRITION:
Water and electrolyte drink on the run for all athletes.
FINISH LINE FUN:
Enjoy post-race music, snacks, and a festive time with other runners. Each participant 21 years of age or older will received a post-race beer courtesy of
Good News Brewing. This fun run takes place right before the Defiance Christmas Festival and parade so plan to stick around and make a fun day of it.
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AWARDS:
NEW this year! Awards will be available for pick up on race day under the packet pickup tent as soon as the majority of each distance have finished. We hope you love this new awards format!
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Top 2 Overall Male & Female Finishers for the 5K & 10K race
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Top 2 Age Group Male & Female Awards for the 5k &10K race in the following age categories: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ ​
RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE:
Last day to register to guarantee a race shirt is November 11, 2025.
DOGS:
We love animals, but due to insurance requirements, dogs are not permitted on the race course. NOTE: Athletes who require a service animal as defined by the ADA in order to participate must contact us in advance so that we can make accommodations.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER & REFUND POLICY:
There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather,
management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe, and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. We have a strict NO REFUND policy.
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PHOTO DISCLAIMER:
There may be a photographer on site capturing pictures of the event. Since this is a public event, we reserve the right to post photos on our social media or agency website. Photos may also be used in promotional materials.