Big River Racing

Big River Racing brings St. Louis runners together around real training, real racing, and a crew that shows up week after week at Big River Running stores across South City and University City.

Quick take

This is a competitive team that takes training seriously and still makes room for runners at every level. Your RunSesh here comes with structure, coaches, and people who want to race and improve together.

Best for

• Runners chasing a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon goal
• Post-collegiate athletes looking for a competitive team environment
• Newcomers who want coached group workouts, not just a casual jog
• Runners who want to race more and train smarter
• Anyone ready to commit to a training season

When and where

• Monday group runs at 5:45pm
• Sunday long runs from 7:00 to 7:30am
• Runs operate weekly during training seasons: Spring (January through April) and Fall (July through October)
• Meets at Big River Running store locations in South City and University City

Details

• Terrain: road running
• Distance options include 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
• All paces are welcome; Tier 2 membership benefits require time standards (for example, 5K under 23 minutes or marathon under 2:54)
• Coaches and pacers are part of the program
• Stroller-friendly: no
• Dog-friendly: no
• Communication happens through email

Why runners like it

• The team structure gives you workouts with purpose, not just miles for the sake of miles
• Socializing is built in, including seasonal pub runs that carry the energy past the finish line
• Runners at all paces find a place here, with a clear path to more competitive benefits as they progress

First visit

• Participation is free to start, so grab your shoes and show up before committing
• Register through the email link at bigriverracing.com/about/joining-the-team/
• Membership is required to access full team benefits
• Note that casual walkers, trail-only runners, and minors without a guardian are not the right fit for this team

Good to know

Training seasons are defined windows, so timing your first visit to the start of a Spring or Fall cycle gives you the full Big River Racing experience from day one.