DO SOMETHING EXTRA - RUN FOR DOWN SYNDROME!

In honor of the third copy of the twenty-first chromosome, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis invites you to run an in-person or virtual 5K (plus a little extra!) on June 8th to support the Down Syndrome Association. Run for 21 celebrates the amazing lives of people with Down syndrome. The race will coincide with the association's largest celebration of the year - Step Up for Down Syndrome. All proceeds will benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis! The run will start and end in the Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park by the Step Up for Down Syndrome celebration. There will also be a virtual 3.21 mile option as well.

Race amenities include a race shirt, finisher medal and entry into the Step Up for Down Syndrome celebration, plus results managed by Start 2 Finish and a ticket to an unlimited pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes!

For many years, the Dogwood Parade was a yearly staple in Ladue’s tight-knit community, celebrating camaraderie, family and the anticipation of warmer months ahead. In 2025, we’re excited and humbled to introduce The Dogwood Run, welcoming back the spirit and legacy of the parade to the heart of Ladue.

After a scenic, tree-lined run, walk or stroll (yes, strollers are welcome!) around the famous “Ladue Triangle,” everyone will come together at the Post-Race Festival to kick off summer and give back, with all race proceeds benefiting The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation.

Thirsty Thursdays are back and once again sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We will once again host a series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for social distancing and commute times. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!

Grab your friends and your four-legged companion and join us in beautiful Tower Grove Park for the 30th annual Bark in the Park, presented by Purina! Known for its beautiful landscaping, popular Farmer’s Market and dozens of major St. Louis events each year, Tower Grove Park is going to be a paws-atively perfect place for you and your furry friends to celebrate the largest pet festival in the Midwest!

Join us for the QMG Foundation’s Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 10 as we celebrate a momentous 25 years of bridging gaps in the community! To mark this milestone, this year’s race will raise funds for a new industrial-grade truck for Horizons Social Services, a local soup kitchen and food pantry. Additionally, a portion of the funds raised will support the QMG Foundation’s ongoing initiatives to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that directly impact our community, focusing on community development, health and youth initiatives.

Participate in the 5K Walk/Run, 10K, Half Marathon, or Paul Arndt Kids Fun Run. Head across the Bayview Bridge into Missouri, then circle back across Memorial Bridge into Illinois, hitting two states in one race! To commemorate this historic year, we are also running through Maine Street once again and around Washington Park, taking in the beauty of Downtown Quincy!

Join us on May 3, 2025, at Energizer Park for a heartwarming event that brings together the St. Louis community to support the life-affirming mission of Make-A-Wish! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a company looking to make a difference, this event provides an opportunity to come together and create lasting memories while helping to bring hope to children battling critical illnesses.

We are thrilled to announce that this year the largest Walk For Wishes in the nation will include an option to run a 5k along with the usual 1-mile walk.

This year’s design will take participants through a scenic route in downtown St. Louis, full of opportunities to celebrate the strength, joy, and spirit of those whose lives have been impacted by a wish. By joining us, you not only get to take part in an inspiring day of fitness and fun, but you’ll also help raise vital funds to make wishes come true for wish kids right here in St. Louis.

Participants can expect pre-race festivities, games, entertainment, and the chance to connect with fellow supporters - all while raising awareness and funds for this important cause. Together, we can help make wishes come true for children in right here in our region.

Join us on Kentucky Derby Day for the Inaugural Race for the Roses on Saturday, May 3rd! This 5K Run in Queeny Park benefits St. Louis Children's Hospital and is sponsored by Maplewood and Meramec Valley Community Kiwanis Clubs.

After the race, take part in the "Best Derby Day Hat" contest to receive gift certificates from local businesses! After the race, enjoy water and Derby 2 Bite Brownies while you wait to see who wins the Best Derby Hat Contest. Channel 5’s Rene Knott will also be in attendance as our official emcee!

All registrants will receive a commemorative race shirt. The top male and female overall finishers will receive a Victory Plaque along with a dozen red roses. Age group winners will receive a race medal and a single red rose.

For over 16 years, this Star Wars-themed "The Force" 5K and Family Fun Run has brought together people in the community who enjoy nature, exercise, community, Star Wars, and a good reason to get your blood pumping for a great cause!

On Friday, May 2nd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frontier Park in St.Charles, MO, we're lacing up again to raise funds for Preferred Family Healthcare's Bridgeway Domestic Violence Shelters, which help survivors find safety, resources, counseling, and a fresh start!

Star Wars costumes are Welcome in honor of the event theme and an early celebration of May Fourth! May the Force be with you?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… ReRun!
Tuesday, April 22nd | 6:00pm | Tower Grove Park

Join us at Tower Grove Park on Earth Day for an evening 5K that gives back to our community and planet. At this unique type of 5K, we’ll be incorporating eco-friendly measures and partnering with local organizations to help create a more sustainable future.

In an effort to join 1% For The Planet, $5 of your registration fee will be donated to Urban Harvest STL, a local nonprofit that builds community around inclusive and resilient local food systems. We’re additionally partnering with Open Space STL to facilitate the proper distribution of waste materials into categories of recycle, compost, and landfill. You can also donate old athletic footwear to Sneakers 4 Good, a recycling program that helps keep your running shoes out of landfills.

This will be a green event – meaning no gas-powered generators, single-use plastic cups, or new materials. In the spirit of sustainability, we'll also be recycling unused race bibs, timing chips and swag from prior races. As we keep our pledge, we encourage you to do your part by considering carpooling or public transportation, bringing your own reusable water bottle, post-race picnicking in the park, and thrifting through our vintage event tees! Learn more below and celebrate Earth Day with us at this unique racing opportunity.

For more than 100 years, the International Institute has welcomed immigrants and refugees from around the world to our city. The Race for Refugees began in 2017 by community member Heather Heuwe in response to the initial federal travel ban on 7- Muslim-majority nations. The Race for Refugees brings people together to celebrate multiculturalism in our region and raise funds that help support first-touch services for refugees and immigrants.

During registration, participants have the option to choose between a R4R7 t-shirt, or upgrade to a R4R hooded sweatshirt for an additional $15! *Hoodies are only available while supplies last. **Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if ordered after March 31** **Shirts guaranteed for the first 250 registrants**

Online registration closes at 11:59pm on April 18th, and in-person registration is available at packet pickup and on race morning.

Since 2017, R4R has built a vibrant native and foreign-born community who advocate for, stand in solidarity with, and support refugees and immigrants. Since our inaugural event we have raised over $34,000 for our local refugee and immigrant community via the International Institute of St. Louis. Join our family-friendly event (bring those dogs & strollers!) and help create a more welcoming community for ALL!

Join us for the 8th Annual Chesterfield Regional Chamber Blossom Bolt Run/Walk. The family friendly event will begin at 8am on Saturday, April 19th. The 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) courses are out and back flat trails. The Chamber also hosts a half-mile Sprout Sprint (aka Children's Fun Run) for ages 10 and under. This event is sponsored by Bayer CropScience, Orangetheory Fitness - Chesterfield, First Community Credit Union, Ambassador Floor, and Ryan Lawn & Tree. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Wings of Hope.

The 5K is an out and back course starting on Edison Ave. west of Chesterfield Business Parkway, west on Edison Ave. to a point about ½ block past Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. where participant will make a 180 degree turn and return to the start/finish line.

Thirsty Thursdays are back and once again sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We will once again host a series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for social distancing and commute times. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!

The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in St. Louis

• Where we climb: Metropolitan Square Building.
  900 stairs to the top where you’ll see the world and yourself from a whole different perspective.

• How we climb:
  With friends, family and colleagues in a fun, celebratory atmosphere of hope and positivity.

• Firefighters:
  Unhealthy air is an occupational hazard for these everyday heroes – come climb with us & show your appreciation.

When you do the Fight For Air Climb - St. Louis, you’re supporting people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath.

The Chain of Rocks Bridge is an iconic bridge on the famous Route 66, also known as the Mother Road. This 6K race starts and finishes at the foot of the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Illinois side. This unique event allows runners to participate with their local running clubs or as an individual. Proceeds from the event benefit the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.

At Spewak Racing, we are all about building community and this running event is for EVERYONE! We're putting on a race that all runners can enjoy, whether you are a competitive runner or new to running. As a 501c3 non profit organization, Spewak Racing is running towards more than PRs--we are running for a better St. Louis. We firmly believe that the St. Louis running community has the power to change lives and advocate for more equity and inclusivity in our region. We know there are many people in our community that face barriers to running, which we want to minimize. Every penny of proceeds from your race entry goes back to helping our community.

Get Ready to Run, Celebrate, and Give Back!

It's time to dust off your favorite beads, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a St. Patrick's Day tradition like no other! Since 2008, runners from across the St. Louis area have gathered for the annual Shamrock Run in Cottleville, and this year, we're coming back bigger and better than ever. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family event, this 5K promises an unforgettable experience.

Race your way through an enchanting course that takes you through a beautiful park, over a whimsical stream, and past serene, slumbering lakes—it's a scenic adventure from start to finish! And of course, there’s the coveted green fire helmets waiting for top finishers. So, what are you waiting for? Get your green on, lace up those shoes, and join us for a race that’s about more than just running—it’s about having fun, celebrating community, and making a difference.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for post-race festivities, including donuts and cold beers to celebrate your achievement! It’s the perfect way to cap off a fun-filled morning with friends and family.

But the best part? Every step you take helps support the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach, a vital organization dedicated to supporting our community. Proceeds from the event help fund crucial programs like providing winter coats for children in need, offering shelter to families after a fire, and delivering thoughtful gift baskets to cancer patients. Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

So grab your running gear, wear your favorite shade of green, and make this Shamrock Run your most memorable yet. We can't wait to see you there!

Get Ready to Light Up the Night

Join us for the inaugural Light Up the Night 5k, a glowing celebration of courage, community, and change. This event isn't just about crossing the finish line—it's about lighting a path to a safer future for female runners.

As the sun sets, runners and walkers of all abilities will light up the park in a dazzling display of support for a safer world.

A portion of each race entry will be donated to Tower Grover Park to enhance park safety features like improved lighting—because every runner deserves to feel secure and empowered.

Your Participation Matters
By lacing up your sneaks and joining us, you’re taking a stand for safety, equality, and the right to run free from fear. With your support, we can build a community that uplifts and protects every runner, every step of the way.

Let’s Light Up the Night, Together.

Sign up today and be part of something special—where every mile run contributes to a brighter, safer future for all.

Come out and join us to celebrate the launch of circus season with the Moolah Shriners!!! We will be hosting a 5K and Kids fun run at Family Arena on March 2nd, 2025.

All runners will receive a shirt and finisher medal plus a free general admission ticket to the 2025 Moolah Shrine Circus at Family Arena March 21-23, 2025. Tickets are redeemable at any of the six shows.

The 26th edition of the Quivering Quads Trail Race will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. This year's event features 8 Mile and Half Marathon distances. Both courses feature incredible Ozark-like bluff views through Cuivre River State Park.

Participants will receive a midweight hoodie and a custom finisher medal as well as post-race grilled cheese sandwiches, snacks, beer and other refreshments. Registration is limited to 400 participants. Please reference below for distance cutoff times before registering.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

The 8th annual Bootlegger 10K trail run will be held on Sunday, February 9th, on upper Creve Coeur Park's Bootlegger's Run trail, which gets its name from the area's notorious reputation during Prohibition. According to one account, "Prohibition brought gamblers and gangsters back and clubhouses, roadhouses, and the notorious Creve Coeur Hotel provided havens for crime.” Another history offers, "Around the 1920's the area began to decline in popularity as gangsters and hoodlums began to frequent the saloons, restaurants, and nightclubs located at the lakefront. By the end of Prohibition, Creve Coeur was almost exclusively a gangster hideout." Today, Creve Coeur Park has regained its pre-Prohibition notoriety as a beautiful locale for enjoying nature. It is regularly filled with St. Louisans running or biking the trails, riding zip lines at Go Ape, sailing or rowing on the lake, or simply having a picnic.

The beautiful Bootlegger 10K course is primarily single-track trail and includes plenty of turns, switchbacks, and hills. Look closely and you may see remnants of the Creve Coeur Lake streetcar line that brought ne'er-do-wells to the area during Prohibition. Add winter weather to that mix and the Bootlegger 10K will surely test your will against Mother Nature at her toughest.

All registrants receive a custom finisher medal, and the option to purchase a commemorative hoodie. Finishers can enjoy snacks and post-race beer.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

Runners and park lovers unite for the beloved holiday event of the season, Tower Grove Park's Annual Frosted 5K! Set against the picturesque backdrop of the park, this festive race invites participants of all levels to bundle up and embrace the chill! The race takes place from the Old Carriage Shelter.

All participants will receive exclusive Tower Grove Park Frosted 5K ceramic campfire mug with their registration. *Must register by November 15th to guarantee merchandise.

Participants age 21+ will receive a complimentary post-race beer. All participants can enjoy the post-race party in the Frosted Pop-Up Bar in the Piper Palm House as well as the Frosted Holiday Market in the Music Stand Loop!

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

Grab your friends and family for the St. Charles Regional Chamber's 14th Annual Santa's North Pole Dash! This year's theme is the 12 Days of Christmas. Come dressed a Partridge in a Pear Tree, a French Hen, or a Lord a-Leaping!

Santa's North Pole Dash features timed 5K and 1-Mile courses that are fun for serious runners and leisurely walkers alike. Both courses start along the riverside of Historic St. Charles and finish behind the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. After the race, stay for the awards and festivities. Get your photo taken in our life-size snow globe, eat a donut or two, and congratulate the winners of each age group. Then, enjoy the holiday traditions that downtown St. Charles has to offer.

The first 1500 to register will be guaranteed a themed hat and finisher medal. All participants will receive a themed runner's shirt. Themed shirts will be available in a guaranteed size through November 1st. After this date, the registration kiosk will display a countdown with the number of shirts remaining in each size. Once a size is gone, runners will need to select a different size.