About the Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K
Both races run through Forest Park, starting and finishing at the Muny Festival Grounds. The course stays on road the whole way, winding through one of the larger urban parks in the country. The surroundings are historic and open, with tree cover and park scenery that make it feel removed from the city even when you are well into the effort.
Packet pickup is available at a local running store on Tower Grove Avenue the evening before race day, and again the next morning at the Forest Park Visitors Center. There is also a race-morning window at the start area for those who cannot make either earlier option.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/8/2026 07:30$90
5K11/8/2026 08:00$55
13.1 Miles11/8/2026 00:00$90
5K11/8/2026 00:00$55
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