BETSY FARRIS BISCUIT RUN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
Flat Branch Park - 300 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
2025 Race Results:
Click here for the 2025 race times and results
2025 photos from Chris Kendrick & Notley Hawkins! - Click here for photos
For more information, contact Mike Denehy via email at offtrackevents@gmail.com
Our race honors the legacy of Betsy Farris, Roots N Blues Festival director from 2009-2016. Betsy trained, inspired, and mentored many people on their journeys to get fit and stay healthy.
Come be a part of Mid-Missouri's premiere running event that celebrates music, healthy living, and the legacy of Betsy Farris! The event offers scenic, challenging, and entertaining courses for beginner to advanced runners.
Choose your route: 5k, 10k or half marathon!
Share a great run through some of the best parts of town! All participants will receive a race shirt, a finisher’s medal, and Ozark Mountain Biscuit after the event. Part of the Biscuit Beats & Brews weekend!
RUN PERKS
Racers will receive the following upon race completion:
Race Shirt -
Finisher’s Medal
Ozark Mountain Biscuit & drinks & snacks
PACKET PICK-UP
Pick up your pre-run packet at the following dates and locations:
Thursday, October 2 from 5-7 pm
Tryathletics - 1605 Chapel Hill Rd STE A, Columbia, MO 65203
Special deal at Tryathletics: 10% off all regular-priced shoes and an additional 20% off sale shoes during the month of October for event participants
Saturday, October 4 from 6-6:45am
Flat Branch Park - 101 S 4th St, Columbia, MO
RACE DAY PARKING OPTIONS
Downtown street and garage parking is free after 6 pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. More information about downtown parking can be found here.
MORE RESOURCES
Click here for up to date race info
Click here for the past race results
Click here for past race photos
FAQ
Q: DO I NEED TO RETURN MY TIMING CHIP?
A: The timing chips in the race bibs are disposable, once you cross the finish line you do not need to return them.
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND MY TIMES?
A: After you cross the finish line you will get a text or email updates on results. There will also be results posted live on a link on the run website.
START TIMES
7 am - Half Marathon Starts
7:30 am - 5k & 10k Starts
8 am - Post-Race Food, Beverages and Live Music
12 pm - End of Betsy Farris Memorial Run
COURSE MAPS
2024 Race Results:
Click here for the 2024 race times and results
2024 photos from Chris Kendrick & Notley Hawkins! - Click here for photos
For more information, contact Mike Denehy via email at offtrackevents@gmail.com
Thanks to our photographers Notley Hawkins and Chris Kendrick we were able to capture some really fantastic moments from the event! We have posted a gallery of these photos on-line. Feel free to download any photos that you like!