Jefferson City is host to numerous sporting events including statewide tournaments, river races, car shows, amatuer and collegiate games. The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau created a support group, the Athletic Events Committee (AEC) in order to make every athletic event a success in our community. Our goal is to offer sports enthusiasts the perfect place to cheer on their favorite team while enhancing the experience of the athletes and creating a positive economic impact on our community.

Annual sporting events hosted in Jefferson City include MSHSAA State Track and Cross Country Championships, the Prison Break Race, the Missouri State Criterium, Shelbyfest, the Capital City Corvette Classic, Missouri River Freedom Race, Missouri American Water's Race to the Dome, the MR 340, and many more. Mark your calendar for the following events. 


Upcoming Sporting Events


  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Jun 01, 2019 Happy Feet for Healthy Minds 5K Jun 08, 2019 Kids Fishing Derby Jun 09, 2019 Jefferson City Great Escape Triathlon Jun 14, 2019 - Jun 16, 2019 Jefferson City Friendship Games for Mites Jun 15, 2019 Cole County Day at the Ballpark Jun 21, 2019 - Jun 23, 2019 Jefferson City Friendship Games for Squirts(U10) and Peewees(U12)
Jul 13, 2019 - Jul 14, 2019 Hoops Midwest Missouri State Championships Jul 14, 2019 Tour de Jeff City Moonlight Bicycle Ride Jul 20, 2019 3rd Annual Kyle's Summer Classic 5K Jul 26, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019 Jefferson City Friendship Games for Bantams(U14)
Aug 31, 2019 Catch Me If You Can Fun Run and Obstacle Course Aug 31, 2019 8th Annual Prison Break Race
Sep 07, 2019 Mayor's Cup Regatta and Fleet Racing Sep 14, 2019 Tunnels to Towers 5k Run & Walk Sep 21, 2019 Hike*Bike for Healing
Oct 05, 2019 10th Annual Race to the Dome
SOMO Outdoor Games 2016 Recap
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