About the MO' Cowbell Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K/5K
The courses in Saint Charles are flat, which draws runners chasing a personal best alongside those just getting comfortable with the distance. There are enough event options to suit different goals and different days. The post-race party has food and music, and the whole setup has the feel of a well-organized city race with a big finish-line crowd.
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Distances & Start Times
42.195K11/8/2026 07:30$127
21.0975K11/8/2026 07:30$112
10K11/8/2026 08:00$90
5K11/8/2026 08:00$67
26.2 Miles11/8/2026 07:00$35
13.1 Miles11/8/2026 07:00$35
10K11/8/2026 07:00$35
5K11/8/2026 07:00$35
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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