Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Mondays5:45pmSundays7-7:30am (seasonal)
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Big River Running
St. Louis, Missouri
Premier retail-backed inclusive running hub
About This Club
Big River Running is a retail-store-hosted club out of St. Louis, with free weekly runs from the South City store (and also University City). It's built around year-round Monday night group runs plus seasonal Sunday long runs for marathon training and a trail-focused Unpaved program. It genuinely suits beginners, walkers, dog owners, stroller parents, and people training for a marathon rather than people chasing PRs.
Highlights
- Retail store-hosted
- Year-round Monday runs
- Seasonal marathon/trail training
- 17-year tradition
- Free training programs
- Pacers
- Coaches
- Weekly emails
Who It Suits
This works well if you're new to running, training for a marathon, walking some or all of your runs, or bringing a dog or stroller along. It's not built for competitive racers looking for a fast, ranked pace group, and it's not set up for unaccompanied minors.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Monday runs are 3-6 miles on road, all paces, with pacers provided so you're not just guessing what group to fall into. During Spring Training (Jan-Apr) and Fall Training (Jul-Oct), Sunday morning long runs build up toward marathon distance. The Unpaved program is the trail side of things, run seasonally and set up to be beginner-friendly rather than technical.
Distance3-6 miles (group runs), Long runs up to marathon distance (seasonal)
PaceAll paces; pacers provided; walkers welcome
TerrainRoad, Trail (Unpaved)
Post-runSocial pub runs; group camaraderie
Your First Run
Show up at the South City store (5352 Devonshire Ave) at 5:45pm on a Monday. No signup, no membership, nothing to pay. Pacers are there specifically so you can find people running your speed, and walkers are explicitly welcome, so there's no version of this where you're the slow one holding up the group.
If you'd rather start with the Sunday long runs or the trail program, check the site for seasonal dates since those aren't running every week.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in St. Louis
18 upcoming races in St. Louis. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MOFrom $46Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - St. Louis St. Louis, MOFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 18, 202619th Annual Strides 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk St. Louis, MOFrom $40Details
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Common Questions About Big River Running
Do I need to sign up before showing up to a Monday run?
No. Just arrive at the South City store at 5:45pm on Monday. No signup required.
Is there a membership fee?
No. It's free and there's no membership requirement.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
Yes, both are explicitly welcome.
When are the long training runs?
Sunday mornings, 7-7:30am, but only during the seasonal Spring Training (Jan-Apr) and Fall Training (Jul-Oct) windows, not year-round.
Is there anything after the run?
Yes, there are social pub runs afterward for people who want to hang around.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.