Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K
From St. Louis Track Club
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM CST
- Location Saint Louis, Missouri
- Price $49.54 - $92.24
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 47th annual Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K, organized by the St. Louis Track Club, taking place on Sunday, November 8, 2026! This iconic event is celebrated as the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region, attracting runners from near and far to experience the breathtaking scenery of Forest Park.
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K will kick off at the Muny Festival Grounds, with the half marathon starting promptly at 7:30 AM and the 5K following at 8:00 AM. Runners can enjoy a flexible Open Start format for both races, allowing participants to begin their run anytime within the designated start windows. All finishers will be rewarded with a custom medal, and there are exciting cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the Half Marathon, along with age group awards for outstanding performances across multiple categories. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a storied tradition in St. Louis—mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable race day experience!
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K will kick off at the Muny Festival Grounds, with the half marathon starting promptly at 7:30 AM and the 5K following at 8:00 AM. Runners can enjoy a flexible Open Start format for both races, allowing participants to begin their run anytime within the designated start windows. All finishers will be rewarded with a custom medal, and there are exciting cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the Half Marathon, along with age group awards for outstanding performances across multiple categories. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of a storied tradition in St. Louis—mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable race day experience!
Organiser's Description
The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K returns for its 47th year on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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.
THE COURSE
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds.
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
All finishers receive a custom medal!
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. 6 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110.
Packet pickup will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 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.
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.
THE COURSE
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds.
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
All finishers receive a custom medal!
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. 6 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110.
Packet pickup will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 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.
Races
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Saint Louis Half Marathon
Incl. $6.56 Fee & Half Marathon Race Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (7:30AM CST)
$81.56
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Saint Louis Track Club 5K
Incl. $4.54 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$49.54
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Saint Louis Half Marathon VIRTUAL ONLY
Incl. $7.24 Fee & Race Shirt
$92.24
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Saint Louis Track Club 5K VIRTUAL ONLY
Incl. $5.21 Fee & Race Shirt
$60.21
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