About the Veterans Day Run/Walk
The course runs through downtown Saint Louis, starting and finishing at Soldier's Memorial. The route is open to strollers, wheelchairs, and dogs, which shapes the feel of the morning as much as anything else. Proceeds go directly to housing and employment programs for veterans, so the race has a clear purpose behind it beyond the run itself.
Packet pickup is available at a local running store before race weekend, and again at Soldier's Memorial on race morning before the start. If neither window works, there is a mail option you can add when you register.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/7/2026 09:00$35
1 Mile11/7/2026 09:00$35
0.25 Miles11/7/2026 09:00Free
5K11/7/2026 09:00$40
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 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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