St. Louis Trail Running Club

St. Louis Trail Running Club takes you off the pavement and onto the trails, paths, and gravel of Forest Park and the Katy Trail. Lace up and find your crew running year-round across St. Louis and St. Charles.

Quick take

A free, no-membership trail running group that meets multiple times per week at real trailheads. Your RunSesh happens on dirt, gravel, and paved paths with runners who just show up and run.

Best for

• Trail runners at any experience level
• Runners comfortable with 4 to 8 mile distances
• Those who want morning, evening, or night run options
• Runners looking for a free, low-barrier group
• Anyone who wants to explore Forest Park and the Katy Trail on foot

When and where

• Runs scheduled multiple times per week
• Morning, evening, and night run options available
• Primary locations: Forest Park trails and Katy Trail near Downtown St. Charles
• Covers both St. Louis and St. Charles areas

Details

• Terrain: trail, paved, and gravel surfaces
• Typical distance: 4 to 8 miles per run
• Pace range: 9 to 14 min per mile, all paces welcome
• Free to join, no membership required
• RSVP encouraged through Meetup before each run
• Runs go year-round regardless of season
• Coffee or drinks follow some runs

Why runners like it

• Runners who show up get genuine trail variety across two distinct areas of the metro
• The pace range is broad enough that you run your own run without pressure
• Post-run drinks after select sessions give you a reason to stick around past the finish

First visit

• Free to join, no sign-up fees or dues
• Check Meetup for the current schedule and RSVP to your first run
• Arrive at the listed trailhead ready to go
• Dress for the terrain and the time of day, night runs included

Good to know

All runs are organized through Meetup. Check the group page at meetup.com/st-louis-trail-running for the latest schedule, locations, and RSVPs before you head out.