
Cardinals 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Avenue, 63102
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Celebrate Joe Torre's legacy with a 5K run through downtown St. Louis, featuring a celebratory lap inside Busch Stadium and a post-race party.
- Fun
- Festive
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Great for: beginners
Join the Cardinals 5K to celebrate the legendary career of Joe Torre. This event offers both in-person and virtual options, welcoming fans worldwide to run, jog, or walk. In-person participants will enjoy a chip-timed race through downtown Saint Louis, culminating in a unique celebratory lap around the warning track inside Busch Stadium. The experience concludes with a lively post-race party at Ballpark Village, making it a memorable day for baseball enthusiasts and runners alike.
What to expect
- Experience a chip-timed 5K through the streets of downtown Saint Louis.
- Enjoy a celebratory lap around the warning track inside Busch Stadium.
- Conclude your race with a lively post-race party at Ballpark Village.
Standout details
- Celebratory lap inside Busch Stadium
- Collectible Joe Torre finisher medallion
- Post-race party at Ballpark Village
- Discounts at Cardinals Team Store & Museum
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Chip Timed
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 17, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $44.30
Opens Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 15, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $49.64
Opens Jan 28, 2026, 7:01 PM CST · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
+ 2 more optionsHide
Virtual 5K Run/Walk with Sweatshirt Upgrade
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $65.65
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:56 AM CST · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K Run/Walk with Sweatshirt Upgrade
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $60.31
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 6:56 AM CST · Closes Feb 15, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The 2026 Cardinals 5K returns to celebrate the career of Joe Torre! This year's 5K will offer both an In-Person and Virtual format, allowing Cardinals fans across the world the chance to run, jog or walk the race. All Participants will receive a high quality long sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt and a Collectable Finisher Medallion featuring Cardinals Hall of Famer Joe Torre. In person participants will be chip timed in the race on April 18th, Virtual participants will have access to submit results. All participants will earn a digital Finisher's Certificate. In-Person participants will have the opportunity to walk a celebratory lap around Busch Stadium after completing their 5K.
The in-person event will be held on April 18th at 8:30 AM at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium. Pre-race activities and warm-ups will be held on the Busch II infield in Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village. The course will start and finish on Clark Street between Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium with the race route taking participants through the streets of downtown. Upon finishing the 5K, participants will have the opportunity to take a victory lap around the warning track inside Busch Stadium, and then return to the Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village for a post-race party.
Registration starts at $40 per Adult registrant and children 13 & under can register for $35. All participants will also receive:
25% discount at the Cardinals Team Store 25% discount at Cardinals Nation Restaurant BOGO admission at the Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum 10% off promo code for a Cardinals Kids Club Membership Discount on Cardinals Tickets for Cardinals 5K Day at the Ballpark Unfortunately due to the congestion along the 5k route and at Busch Stadium, NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED IN THE 5K OR ON THE FIELD *Service Animals are permitted by special request.
Strollers may be used during the 5k run/walk but are asked to start at the back of the pack, and are allowed into Busch Stadium for the celebratory lap. Children under 7 may ride in a stroller with a participating adult without registering.
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