Events
Saint Louis Half Marathon
194 spots left. Registration ends November 5, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Saint Louis Track Club 5K
77 spots left. Registration ends November 5, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Saint Louis Half Marathon VIRTUAL ONLY
10 spots left. Registration ends November 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Saint Louis Track Club 5K VIRTUAL ONLY
14 spots left. Registration ends November 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Event Description
The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K returns for its 46th year on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
First run in 1980, this event holds the title of the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region, offering runners a classic road race experience through the historic and scenic setting of Forest Park.
Lock in Your Price: A Special Perk for Members!
We believe in rewarding our members. That's why we've locked in your race registration at the opening-day price, no matter when you sign up! St. Louis Track Club members pay just $65 for the Half Marathon and $40 for the 5K. Not a member? Join the club and start saving today!
Click here to download the 2025 race info packet
THE COURSE
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds. The half marathon is USATF Certified: View the certificate.
START
We use an “Open Start” format, meaning there will be a formal half marathon gun-start at 7:30 AM, but you may start your half marathon race any time between 7:30 and 7:40 AM. For the 5K, there will be a formal gun-start at 8:00 AM, but you may start your 5k race any time between 8:00 and 8:10 AM.
PRIZES & AWARDS
Half Marathon: Prize money awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female overall finishers.
1st place: $500
2nd place: $250
3rd place: $100
Age Group Awards: Recognizing the top 3 finishers in each age group, male and female. Age groups are: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
5K: Overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers only.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110.
Packet pickup will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Voyager Room in the Forest Park Visitors Center. Detailed times will be emailed to participants.
Race-day packet pickup will be from 6AM-8AM.
LODGING
Need a place to stay? Book a room at Drury Inn and Suites at Union Station and get 10% with code STLRUN, or click here: Book a room
CHARITY
The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is again our Charity Partner. Please read more about them, their mission, and their great work here: https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/crisis-nursery-board-members. You may make an optional donation to them during the online race registration process.
Sponsors
Race SWAG!
Cross the finish line and claim your well-deserved reward! Our race swag is designed to celebrate your accomplishment in style. Half marathon finishers will receive a unique, multi-layered 4-inch medal and a super-soft cotton blend long-sleeve shirt. The medal is the main event: a one-of-a-kind design where the flag behind the city skyline actually spins! It’s the perfect reminder of your hard work and an awesome keepsake. 5K finishers receive a 4-inch custom silver medal and a super-soft cotton blend short-sleeve blue shirt.
For just $25 you can add a limited-edition custom BOCO beanie to your purchase. Only 100 are available, so reserve yours today!
Contact Form
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Event Location
The Muny in Forest Park
1 Theatre Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63112 US
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