Thirsty Thursdays are back and once again sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We will once again host a series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for social distancing and commute times. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!

The Premier Stair-Climbing Event in St. Louis

• Where we climb: Metropolitan Square Building.
  900 stairs to the top where you’ll see the world and yourself from a whole different perspective.

• How we climb:
  With friends, family and colleagues in a fun, celebratory atmosphere of hope and positivity.

• Firefighters:
  Unhealthy air is an occupational hazard for these everyday heroes – come climb with us & show your appreciation.

When you do the Fight For Air Climb - St. Louis, you’re supporting people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath.

The Chain of Rocks Bridge is an iconic bridge on the famous Route 66, also known as the Mother Road. This 6K race starts and finishes at the foot of the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Illinois side. This unique event allows runners to participate with their local running clubs or as an individual. Proceeds from the event benefit the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.

At Spewak Racing, we are all about building community and this running event is for EVERYONE! We're putting on a race that all runners can enjoy, whether you are a competitive runner or new to running. As a 501c3 non profit organization, Spewak Racing is running towards more than PRs--we are running for a better St. Louis. We firmly believe that the St. Louis running community has the power to change lives and advocate for more equity and inclusivity in our region. We know there are many people in our community that face barriers to running, which we want to minimize. Every penny of proceeds from your race entry goes back to helping our community.

Get Ready to Run, Celebrate, and Give Back!

It's time to dust off your favorite beads, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a St. Patrick's Day tradition like no other! Since 2008, runners from across the St. Louis area have gathered for the annual Shamrock Run in Cottleville, and this year, we're coming back bigger and better than ever. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun family event, this 5K promises an unforgettable experience.

Race your way through an enchanting course that takes you through a beautiful park, over a whimsical stream, and past serene, slumbering lakes—it's a scenic adventure from start to finish! And of course, there’s the coveted green fire helmets waiting for top finishers. So, what are you waiting for? Get your green on, lace up those shoes, and join us for a race that’s about more than just running—it’s about having fun, celebrating community, and making a difference.

After you cross the finish line, stick around for post-race festivities, including donuts and cold beers to celebrate your achievement! It’s the perfect way to cap off a fun-filled morning with friends and family.

But the best part? Every step you take helps support the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach, a vital organization dedicated to supporting our community. Proceeds from the event help fund crucial programs like providing winter coats for children in need, offering shelter to families after a fire, and delivering thoughtful gift baskets to cancer patients. Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

So grab your running gear, wear your favorite shade of green, and make this Shamrock Run your most memorable yet. We can't wait to see you there!

Get Ready to Light Up the Night

Join us for the inaugural Light Up the Night 5k, a glowing celebration of courage, community, and change. This event isn't just about crossing the finish line—it's about lighting a path to a safer future for female runners.

As the sun sets, runners and walkers of all abilities will light up the park in a dazzling display of support for a safer world.

A portion of each race entry will be donated to Tower Grover Park to enhance park safety features like improved lighting—because every runner deserves to feel secure and empowered.

Your Participation Matters
By lacing up your sneaks and joining us, you’re taking a stand for safety, equality, and the right to run free from fear. With your support, we can build a community that uplifts and protects every runner, every step of the way.

Let’s Light Up the Night, Together.

Sign up today and be part of something special—where every mile run contributes to a brighter, safer future for all.

Come out and join us to celebrate the launch of circus season with the Moolah Shriners!!! We will be hosting a 5K and Kids fun run at Family Arena on March 2nd, 2025.

All runners will receive a shirt and finisher medal plus a free general admission ticket to the 2025 Moolah Shrine Circus at Family Arena March 21-23, 2025. Tickets are redeemable at any of the six shows.

The 26th edition of the Quivering Quads Trail Race will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. This year's event features 8 Mile and Half Marathon distances. Both courses feature incredible Ozark-like bluff views through Cuivre River State Park.

Participants will receive a midweight hoodie and a custom finisher medal as well as post-race grilled cheese sandwiches, snacks, beer and other refreshments. Registration is limited to 400 participants. Please reference below for distance cutoff times before registering.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

The 8th annual Bootlegger 10K trail run will be held on Sunday, February 9th, on upper Creve Coeur Park's Bootlegger's Run trail, which gets its name from the area's notorious reputation during Prohibition. According to one account, "Prohibition brought gamblers and gangsters back and clubhouses, roadhouses, and the notorious Creve Coeur Hotel provided havens for crime.” Another history offers, "Around the 1920's the area began to decline in popularity as gangsters and hoodlums began to frequent the saloons, restaurants, and nightclubs located at the lakefront. By the end of Prohibition, Creve Coeur was almost exclusively a gangster hideout." Today, Creve Coeur Park has regained its pre-Prohibition notoriety as a beautiful locale for enjoying nature. It is regularly filled with St. Louisans running or biking the trails, riding zip lines at Go Ape, sailing or rowing on the lake, or simply having a picnic.

The beautiful Bootlegger 10K course is primarily single-track trail and includes plenty of turns, switchbacks, and hills. Look closely and you may see remnants of the Creve Coeur Lake streetcar line that brought ne'er-do-wells to the area during Prohibition. Add winter weather to that mix and the Bootlegger 10K will surely test your will against Mother Nature at her toughest.

All registrants receive a custom finisher medal, and the option to purchase a commemorative hoodie. Finishers can enjoy snacks and post-race beer.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

SERIES DATES, LOCATIONS, START TIMES, & DISTANCES*

• Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Forest Park | 5K

• Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 7:30am | Kirkwood | 4M

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30am | Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex | 7K

• Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 8:30am | Frontier Park | 5M

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

The Snowball Series is back for its 45th year in 2025! Join us for the full series while we tour areas of our beautiful city. Can't make it for all the races in the series? Sign up for any of the races individually. The series is designed to encourage you through the coldest months of the year while promoting health, fitness, and fun for people of all ages and abilities. So dress warm, bring some friends, and join our winter running family.

Full series participants receive a custom Snowball Series swag and a finisher medal for each race distance! If you can't make all 4 races in-person, series participants can submit times virtually for weeks they miss and still receive all the medals. *Virtual times cannot earn points for series placement, however.

Runners and park lovers unite for the beloved holiday event of the season, Tower Grove Park's Annual Frosted 5K! Set against the picturesque backdrop of the park, this festive race invites participants of all levels to bundle up and embrace the chill! The race takes place from the Old Carriage Shelter.

All participants will receive exclusive Tower Grove Park Frosted 5K ceramic campfire mug with their registration. *Must register by November 15th to guarantee merchandise.

Participants age 21+ will receive a complimentary post-race beer. All participants can enjoy the post-race party in the Frosted Pop-Up Bar in the Piper Palm House as well as the Frosted Holiday Market in the Music Stand Loop!

St. Louis's classic winter running series, the St. Louis Track Club Frostbite Series, returns for 2024-2025 in Forest Park. 

The Frostbite Series will take place at its usual short and long course series of races starting at the Forest Park Visitors Center. All series participants will receive a race shirt and series commemorative event medal. Series awards will be earned by accruing points across a maximum of four races (i.e., your four best races). There will be 5 awards per age/gender group. For the individual races in each series, the top five runners in each age group by gender receive a ribbon.

Grab your friends and family for the St. Charles Regional Chamber's 14th Annual Santa's North Pole Dash! This year's theme is the 12 Days of Christmas. Come dressed a Partridge in a Pear Tree, a French Hen, or a Lord a-Leaping!

Santa's North Pole Dash features timed 5K and 1-Mile courses that are fun for serious runners and leisurely walkers alike. Both courses start along the riverside of Historic St. Charles and finish behind the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. After the race, stay for the awards and festivities. Get your photo taken in our life-size snow globe, eat a donut or two, and congratulate the winners of each age group. Then, enjoy the holiday traditions that downtown St. Charles has to offer.

The first 1500 to register will be guaranteed a themed hat and finisher medal. All participants will receive a themed runner's shirt. Themed shirts will be available in a guaranteed size through November 1st. After this date, the registration kiosk will display a countdown with the number of shirts remaining in each size. Once a size is gone, runners will need to select a different size.

The Girl Scout Cookie Run is Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's annual run. This year we are excited to again offer in-person and virtual participation options. In-person participants are invited to join us on November 30 to participate in the 5K or 1-mile run/walk. Virtual participants will have the opportunity to complete their run or walk over a 10-day period from November 22 - December 1, 2024. So whether you run on a treadmill, jog around the neighborhood or walk a local trail, our virtual event is a great option to participate in this event. Race packets will be mailed to all virtual participants. Register by November 6th to guarantee you receive your packet by November 22nd.

All 5K and 1-mile participants will receive a commemorative Girl Scout themed medal. Participants have the option to choose a t-shirt or swag bundle (beanie and gloves) with their registration. There is also an option to opt out of swag to save $5. Swag quantities are limited, so register early to guarantee your preferred choice. A custom event patch is available for ordering during registration, and, new this year, a Cookie Run crewneck! Top finishers in each age category will receive free Girl Scout cookies! Break a sweat and get moving with friends and family at Girl Scouts Cookie Run!

What better way to kick off your Thanksgiving day than with an active morning with thousands of runners and walkers at Turkey Trot STL on the most popular day of racing in America. Join us for this Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking in the family-friendly Turkey Trot STL 5K at St. Charles Family Arena. Not only will you burn some calories before the big feast, but you'll also be making a difference in our community by supporting local food pantries. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, Turkey Trot STL has donated over $35,000 and 43,000 pounds of canned goods to local food pantries since 2014. Don't miss the chance to be part of a Thanksgiving tradition that's good for you and good for others.

Once again, we'll have freshly made donuts from Donut King to hold you over until your Thanksgiving feast. We're excited to partner with this locally-owned St. Charles business. Travelin' Tom's Coffee will also be back with two trucks selling hot chocolate and cofee drinks!

If you can't join us in-person, you can register for the virtual event and pay to have your swag shipped to you.

Knockout ALD is proud to present our 8th Annual Run for ALD, Cure the Boys on Nov. 23rd, a 5K/1 mile run/walk homegrown event, (with a virtual option!) the only one of its kind in the St. Louis area that raises awareness and funds for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

• What is ALD? ALD is a very progressive rare disease that most severely affects about 1 in 17,000 boys, many of whom suffer severe neurological symptoms that often result in death if undiagnosed and not treated very early.

• Why? Our event is inspired by the vision of our son Nicholas who had a successful bone marrow transplant to halt the progression of his cerebral ALD at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital (a world leader in transplants and ALD research). 100% of the funds raised from our event will directly benefit the University of Minnesota's Leukodystrophy Center for ALD Research to support their research efforts for early identification, more effective therapy and treatment options, and hopefully one day a cure for this devastating disease.

The Saint Louis classic road race returns for the 53rd year! The Saint Louis Track Club will host the Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K on November 10, 2024! 

First held in 1971, the Saint Louis Half Marathon is the longest running half marathon race in the Saint Louis region. We again will offer both virtual and in-person options! 

Prize money will be paid out to the top three overall male and female runners for the live, in-person Half Marathon. The prize money awards for Half Marathon overall winners will be: $500 each to the overall male and female first place finisher, $250 each to the overall male and female second place finisher, and $100 each to the overall male and female third place finisher. We will also offer male and female age group awards for the following Half Marathon age groups (as of race day): under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.

For the 5K, awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers only. 

The event features a 10K(ish) mile course that takes runners through some of the most picturesque areas of the park. Runners typically experience explosive fall foliage and cooler fall temperatures. The course will begin and finish near the race headquarters at the beautiful stone lakeside pavilion. Heading out on the course in waves of 25-35 people every couple minutes, participants can expect rolling dirt hills mixed with rocky patches, great scenic views from all angles around the lake, and open fields with tall grass, before heading back into the woods.

The course offers new challenges for every level. Competitive runners can let loose and move into a flow around twists and turns without worrying about difficult climbs. Novice runners will get a taste of a semi-fast course while enjoying awesome scenery. Beginners can enjoy striking views along the entire course that will remind you of the Ozarks, with some challenging footing that will keep you on your toes!

Join us for the 23rd Annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run

The Chesterfield Regional Chamber is proud to announce its 23rd Annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run. This popular event will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and will begin at the Chesterfield Towne Center. Hundreds of community members join us each year for the annual Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run/Walk. The 5K and 10K are out and back courses. The Chamber also hosts a half-mile Children's Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults alike!

Thirsty Thursdays are back and once again sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We will once again host a series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for social distancing and commute times. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!

Since our inaugural event in 2017, we have always said that The Sun Run is “more than a 5k”. In 2024, that will literally be true and we invite you to experience The Sun Run re-imagined!

Presented by Walgreens, The Sun Run is set to take Forest Park by storm on October 13, 2024. Due to construction in the park this year, we are doing “MORE in ‘24”. This not-to-be-missed event promises MORE miles (a 6k and 1-mile course) and MORE fun for runners and non-runners of all ages!

The 6k run features chip-timing from Start 2 Finish St. Louis and the 1-mile offers a casual walk option. Every run/walk registrant will receive an official Sun Run t-shirt. Can’t make it to Forest Park? Virtual participation is also available!

We will maintain our tradition of having a robust Runners’ Village filled with local food and beverage vendors and entertainment galore. We will have a DJ, a juggler, face painters, balloon artists, bubble machines and lots of kids’ games and activities. MORE IN 2024 we are adding a Polar Palace experience! Finish your run or walk and cool off in Polar Palace, where you can enjoy some yummy frozen treats, hot cocoa, interaction with Elsa, Anna and Olaf and activities for the kids!

Our Annual Celebrate Life 6K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, October 6th, in Forest Park at the Upper Muny Lot. We are excited to raise awareness about organ, tissue, and eye donation and to celebrate the gift of life. By bringing the St. Louis Transplant Community together, we will honor donor families and living donors, celebrate new life with recipients, support those waiting for a life-saving transplant, and inspire others to say yes to donation. Mid-America Transplant is focused on strengthening our communities by not only serving as the link between patients awaiting organ and tissue transplants and those who donate, but also as a community-based resource providing education and bereavement support.

The 13th Annual Harvest Moon run takes place in Historic Route 66 State Park on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Proceeds benefit the Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge Weekend Backpack Food Program as well as Agape House-Pacific, Eureka Food Pantry, Feed My People-High Ridge, and Peace Pantry-Cedar Hill.

Runners and walkers alike will enjoy the paved flat course through Route 66 State Park for this fantastic night event. Pathlighters will be aglow at every turn lighting your steps as you zip by on your way to the moonlit finish line. 5k participants will get a long-sleeve t-shirt and an Energizer headlight to light their path!

Start your Sunday off right with the 13th Annual Saint Charles Oktoberfest 5K & 10K. The race features fast and flat courses for both the 5K and 10K distances throughout historic St. Charles. The course winds through the best of what St. Charles has to offer - including the Katy Trail, historic Main Street and Frenchtown District. The races finish at one of the biggest riverfront festivals in St. Charles - The St. Charles Oktoberfest! The race benefits the Disabled Athlete Sports Association.

All 5K and 10K registrants will receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and custom race bib. Participants over 21 years of age will receive one FREE beer immediately after the race. There will be a ticket on your bib to redeem for your free beer. Race participants 21+ will also receive a free beer bracelet on race day that allows them to drink at the festival when presenting a valid photo ID.