2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT

Location: Saint Louis, MO; Forest Park, 63112
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

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Run an all-comers 5K in beautiful Forest Park, then cheer on top high school cross country talent at this unique festival.

Scenic
Competitive

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School & Youth Teams

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

The Forest Park Cross Country Festival in Saint Louis, MO, invites runners to an all-comers 5K race on a grass course. This unique event offers a chance to run through the beautiful Forest Park. After your race, stay to witness some of the Midwest's top high school cross country talent compete, adding an exciting competitive atmosphere to the day.

What to expect

An all-comers 5K race on a grass course.Run through the scenic grounds of Forest Park.Enjoy watching competitive high school cross country races.

Standout details

All-comers open 5K
Run in beautiful Forest Park
See top high school talent compete
Grass course

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Easygoing

Mixed surface course

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The course

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From the organizer

An all-comers open race for the Forest Park Cross Country Festival. Come run in this unique event in the beautiful Forest Park, and stick around to see some of the Midwest's top high school cross country talent!

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