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GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon®

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
St. Louis, MO
5029 Northrup Ave, 63110
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Celebrate young runners completing their inspiring 26-week Read, Right, & Run challenge focused on literacy, community, and fitness.

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

The GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon® culminates a unique 26-week program designed for children in grades K-8. This event celebrates young participants who have dedicated themselves to reading 26 books, performing 26 good deeds in their community, and running 26.2 miles over several months. Race day in Forest Park marks the exciting completion of their journey, where students achieve their final running goals alongside their peers. It's a heartwarming celebration of physical fitness, literacy, and community engagement for young runners.

What to expect

A special race day in Forest Park for K-8 students. Younger students (K-8) complete 1.2 miles, while older students (6-8) can run a 5K. Run alongside fellow Read, Right, & Run program participants.

Standout details

  • Culmination of a 26-week program
  • Focus on K-8 student achievement
  • Combines reading, community service, and running
  • Dedicated race for program participants

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1.2 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Sep 4, 2025, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Jan 14, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Sep 4, 2025, 4:00 AM CDT · Closes Jan 14, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Sep 4, 2025, 4:18 AM CDT · Closes Jan 14, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

The GO! St. Louis Read, Right, & Run Marathon® (RRRM) goal is to develop reading-proficient, community-minded and physically fit children in grades K-8 by challenging them to READ 26 books, RIGHT the community with 26 good deeds, and RUN 26.2 miles over a 26 week period.

After 26 weeks of hard work, the program culminates when the students complete their race day goals with all of the students participating in the program in Forest Park. Coordinators manage the program entirely leading up to race day. Then on race day students complete the race distance they are registered for.

Grades K-8 can run will run 1.2 miles on race day to complete the program. This race will be run solely with other RRRM students and have a specific start time outlined closer to the race day (coordinators will let families know more information closer to race day).

Grades 6-8 can complete their program by running the 5K distance. Each student should register here through the RRRM program. Then on race day, students will race with the other Read, Right & Run 5K runners.

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