Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K

Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 7:30 AM CST

Location: Saint Louis, MO; Macklind Dr, 63110
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Run a classic road race through St. Louis's historic Forest Park, celebrating nearly five decades of tradition with competitive awards and a scenic course.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K for its 47th year, continuing its legacy as the region's longest-running half marathon. Experience a classic road race through the historic and scenic Forest Park. Both distances offer an open start format, allowing flexibility. Finishers receive a custom medal, and competitive runners can vie for prize money and age group awards.

What to expect

A classic road race experience through the historic and scenic Forest Park.
Enjoy the flexibility of an "Open Start" format for both distances.
All finishers earn a custom metal medal, with prize money and age group awards for top competitors.

Standout details

Longest-running half marathon in St. Louis
Scenic course through Forest Park
Flexible "Open Start" format
Prize money and age group awards

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

5K
Sun, Nov 8, 8:00 AM CST · From $49.54
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sun, Nov 8, 12:00 AM CST · From $54.88
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 8, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Nov 8, 7:30 AM CST · From $81.56
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Jun 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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13.1 Miles
Sun, Nov 8, 12:00 AM CST · From $81.56
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 8, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

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The course

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From the organizer

The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K returns for its 47th year on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

First run in 1980, this event holds the title of the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region, offering runners a classic road race experience through the historic and scenic setting of Forest Park.

THE COURSE

Both the Half Marathon and the 5K start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds. The half marathon is USATF Certified: View the certificate.

START

We use an “Open Start” format, meaning there will be a formal half marathon gun-start at 7:30 AM, but you may start your half marathon race any time between 7:30 and 7:40 AM. For the 5K, there will be a formal gun-start at 8:00 AM, but you may start your 5k race any time between 8:00 and 8:10 AM.

PRIZES & AWARDS

All finishers receive a custom metal medal!

Half Marathon: Prize money awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female overall finishers.

1st place: $500 2nd place: $250 3rd place: $100 Age Group Awards: Recognizing the top 3 finishers in each age group, male and female. Age groups are: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

5K: Overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers only.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110.

Packet pickup will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Voyager Room in the Forest Park Visitors Center. Detailed times will be emailed to participants.

Race-day packet pickup will be from 6AM-8AM.

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