Big River Running

Big River Running in St. Louis keeps it simple: show up on Monday night, run with your crew, and do it again next week. Year-round, free, and open to every pace.

Quick take

This is a retail-run club that actually runs. Free group runs every Monday plus a seasonal Training Team for those chasing longer distances make Big River Running a reliable anchor for St. Louis runners who want structure without the price tag.

Best for

• Runners of all paces, including walkers
• Anyone who wants a consistent weekly run with others
• Trail-curious runners looking to try the Unpaved program
• Stroller and dog runners who want to stay in the mix
• Runners building toward a longer race with a Training Team

When and where

• Mondays at 5:45pm for weekly group runs, year-round
• Sundays 7:00 to 7:30am for seasonal Training Team long runs
• Starts at Big River Running South City, 5352 Devonshire Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
• South City neighborhood, easy to find and return to week after week

Details

• Free to join, no membership required
• Runs cover 3 to 6 miles on Monday nights; long runs go up to marathon distance during the seasonal Training Team
• Terrain includes road and trail via the Unpaved trail program
• Pacers provided so you run at your pace, not someone else’s
• Stroller-friendly and dog-friendly on group runs
• Training Team includes coaches, weekly emails, and personalized plans
• Post-run social scene with pub runs and group hangouts

Why runners like it

• The Monday run happens every week, rain or shine, so your routine stays intact
• Pacers take the guesswork out of showing up for the first time
• Post-run pub runs give the RunSesh a proper finish line with people worth running with again

First visit

• No registration needed and no cost at the door
• Show up at 5352 Devonshire Ave by 5:45pm on a Monday
• Wear what you run in and bring water if you like
• Dogs and strollers are good to go
• Check bigriverrunning.com for Training Team seasonal start dates

Good to know

The Training Team is seasonal, so timing matters if marathon-distance long runs are your goal. Lock in your spot when registration opens.