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Forest Park Track Club
St. Louis, Missouri
Elite training hub for serious St. Louis runners in Forest Park
About This Club
Forest Park Track Club is a daily training group in St. Louis meeting at the Forest Park Visitor Center, built around structured work for mile-to-marathon distances. It's performance-oriented, with easy days run at 7:00-7:45/mile, so this is for runners already training with purpose rather than those looking for a casual jog. No membership is required to show up.
Highlights
- Performance-oriented
- Daily training
- Rugged flexibility focus
- Structured workouts
- Group training
- Flexible scheduling
Who It Suits
This suits runners already training for something, whether that's a marathon or general performance goals, and who are comfortable with structured workouts and a 7:00-7:45/mile easy pace. It's not set up for beginners looking for a slower pace, walkers, or casual social joggers, since the record is clear this isn't that kind of group. If you're newer to running or want run-walk flexibility, this isn't the right daily fit.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen on road and park paths in Forest Park, with a mix of easy runs, workouts, and long runs depending on the day. Easy pace averages 7:00-7:45/mile, and workout days will vary from that, so what you're in for depends on which day you show up. Check the schedule ahead of time to know if it's an easy day or a workout day before you go.
DistanceEasy runs, Workouts, Long runs
PaceEasy days avg 7:00-7:45/mile; workouts vary
TerrainRoad, Park paths
Your First Run
Get to the Forest Park Visitor Center early, before the posted start time. Times shift by day: 6:15am Tuesday and Friday, 6:00am Wednesday and Thursday, and 6-7am on weekends depending on the season, so confirm the day's time before you head out.
Look at the schedule in advance so you know whether it's an easy run or a workout, since the pace and structure differ. This group runs at 7:00-7:45/mile on easy days as a baseline, so it's worth being honest with yourself about whether that pace is comfortable before your first visit.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in St. Louis
14 upcoming races in St. Louis. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Heatwave Half Marathon - St. Louis St. Louis, MOFrom $22Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon St Louis, MOFrom $39Details Sun, Sep 6, 2026Run for the Dogs - St. Louis St Louis, MOFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Forest Park Track Club
Do I need to sign up or join before showing up?
No, there's no membership requirement to run with the group.
Can I walk during the run if I need to?
This group isn't set up for walkers, so walk breaks aren't part of how these runs are structured.
What if I want an easier day, not a hard workout?
They do run easy days at 7:00-7:45/mile, separate from workout days, so check the schedule to find which day type you're joining.
Can I bring my dog?
No, this group isn't dog-friendly.
Does the meeting time change with the seasons?
Yes, weekend start times shift seasonally between 6 and 7am, so double check before a Saturday or Sunday run.
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.