2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price $17.61
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and camaraderie at the 2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the stunning surroundings of Forest Park. This all-comers open race offers a unique opportunity for runners of all levels to compete and enjoy the thrill of cross country racing. The event kicks off bright and early at 7:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early to pick up your race bib and warm up for the challenge ahead.
In addition to the open race, this year features a team competition! Gather your running club, racing team, or a group of friends to form a team and compete for glory using traditional cross country scoring. Whether you're racing or volunteering, your support is what makes this festival special. Stick around after the race to cheer on some of the Midwest's top high school cross country athletes as they showcase their talent. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running in the heart of one of the region's most beautiful parks!
In addition to the open race, this year features a team competition! Gather your running club, racing team, or a group of friends to form a team and compete for glory using traditional cross country scoring. Whether you're racing or volunteering, your support is what makes this festival special. Stick around after the race to cheer on some of the Midwest's top high school cross country athletes as they showcase their talent. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running in the heart of one of the region's most beautiful parks!
Organiser's Description
An all-comers open race for the Forest Park Cross Country Festival. Come run in this unique event in the beautiful Forest Park, and stick around to see some of the Midwest's top high school cross country talent! Open race kicks off at 7:30am!
This year, we will be offering a team competition! Sign up with your running club, racing team, or gather a group of friends and make a new team! We will be scoring teams based on traditional cross country scoring.
Want to volunteer instead of run? Scroll back up and click on the "volunteer" tab in the menu. We appreciate your support!
RACE BIB AND SHIRT PICK UP
You will pick up your race bib only on the morning of the race at the timing tent near the finish line, starting around 6:30am. There will be no pick up prior to race day. Come early to give yourself plenty of time to get your bib and warm up before the race starts at 7:30am. If you ordered a T-shirt, you will be given a voucher to take to the T-shirt tent so you can grab your size.
This year, we will be offering a team competition! Sign up with your running club, racing team, or gather a group of friends and make a new team! We will be scoring teams based on traditional cross country scoring.
Want to volunteer instead of run? Scroll back up and click on the "volunteer" tab in the menu. We appreciate your support!
RACE BIB AND SHIRT PICK UP
You will pick up your race bib only on the morning of the race at the timing tent near the finish line, starting around 6:30am. There will be no pick up prior to race day. Come early to give yourself plenty of time to get your bib and warm up before the race starts at 7:30am. If you ordered a T-shirt, you will be given a voucher to take to the T-shirt tent so you can grab your size.
Races
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Open Race
Incl. $2.61 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$17.61
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