Jour De Fete 5k

Saturday, August 12, 2023 Past event
9:15 AM CDT
Ste Genevieve, Missouri
Free–$38.10 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 42nd Annual Jour de Fete 5K Race on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in the charming town of Ste. Genevieve! This thrilling event is part of the Summer Celebration, making it a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy a day filled with fun and festivities. The challenging 5K course features the infamous Maxwell Hill, ensuring an invigorating experience for both walkers and runners.

Set in the picturesque Pere Marquette Park, participants can easily access the event via I-55 to Hwy 32 East, with the park entrance conveniently located on the right. Gather under the Big Pavilion near the basketball courts to kick off this memorable day. Runners will have the chance to earn awards, with medals given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, while all 1 Mile finishers will receive a special finisher ribbon. Plus, your participation helps support the Friends Foundation of the Ste. Genevieve Memorial Hospital. Don’t miss out on one of the Midwest's biggest arts and crafts shows while you’re there!

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  • Jour De Fete 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $38.10

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  • Jour De Fete 1 Mile Run

    9:15 AM CDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

Announcing the 42nd Annual Jour de Fete 5K Race, held in conjunction with Ste. Genevieve's Summer Celebration. The 5K is a challenging course featuring Maxwell Hill (at about the 2.2 mile mark). Bring the family and spend the day or weekend at one of the Midwest's biggest arts and crafts shows in historic Ste. Genevieve!

You can walk or run in this event!

The event is located in Pere Marquette Park: Take I-55 to Hwy 32 East, Straight through Town: Park entrance will be on your right. Meet under the Big Pavilion near the basketball courts.

5K Award Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. 1 Mile finishers will be awarded a finisher ribbon.

Part of the proceeds will go towards Friends Foundation of the Ste. Genevieve Memorial Hospital.

Location

21932 Kingsmen Dr., Sainte Genevieve, 63670, MO, United States

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