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


  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Jul 18, 2020 4th Annual Kyle's Summer Classic 5K
Aug 02, 2020 Tour de Jeff City Moonlight Bicycle Ride Aug 29, 2020 Catch Me If You Can Fun Run and Obstacle Course Aug 29, 2020 9th Annual Prison Break Race Aug 30, 2020 Jefferson City Great Escape Triathlon
Sep 19, 2020 Tunnels to Towers 5k Run & Walk
Oct 10, 2020 Race to the Dome Oct 24, 2020 Happy Feet for Healthy Minds 5K
SOMO Outdoor Games 2016 Recap
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