Mark your calendars now for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Ignite 5K on June 20 at 8:00 A.M. Race Day registration will begin at 7:00 AM. All pre-registered participants can pick up their race-day packets then or on June 19 at River Bluff Brewery between 5:30-7:00 PM. The race is an out and back course that will start and finish at the parking lot across the street from Bode Ice Arena with the turn-around at Bartlett Park. The course goes along the scenic bike trails of the St. Joseph Parkway system. This course is relatively flat with a few slight climbs that will be downhill on the way to the finish line! All proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Joseph. Together, we can Ignite the Potential of the youth in our community! Entry fee includes: Event t-shirt, chip timing, finish line photo and video, awards, and more. (Register before 6-1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.)
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Ignite 5K 2026 — Saint Joseph, MO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Saint Joseph, MO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
