Beat Beethoven 5K - St. Louis

APR
19
2026
Race the music at Classic 107.3 Beat Beethoven 5K, starting with the first note of Beethoven's Fifth and daring you to finish before the symphony ends. Live radio, themed prizes, plus a mile and virtual options.
Sun 19 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

Classic 107.3 Beat Beethoven 5K takes place on April 19, 2026, at Creve Coeur Lake Park in St. Louis, MO (2143 Creve Coeur Mill Rd). The event is the fifth annual run/walk held to benefit Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation, the community-supported classical radio station in St. Louis. The 5K has a suggested target of finishing before the end of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, which is about 33 minutes. The station will broadcast live and the race is timed to begin with the first note of the symphony. The event offers themed prizes and awards for the top three overall finishers.

Events and entry

  • 5K Beat Beethoven Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Missy Mazzoli Mile
  • 5K Virtual Run/Walk

Entry fees listed in the event information are $35 for the Beat Beethoven 5K ($25 for ages 7-17), $30 for the Missy Mazzoli Mile ($25 for ages 7-17), and $25 for the Virtual 5K. Prices for the in-person events increase after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Virtual registration closes April 19, 2026 at 11:59am CDT. Registrants who register before the stated deadline receive a Bella + Canvas cotton t-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Beat Beethoven 5k Run/walk
5 km
Virtual 5k Run/walk
Missy Mazzoli Mile