GO! St. Louis Marathon

APR
4
2026
A youth program that asks K-8 students to read 26 books, complete 26 good deeds and run 26.2 miles over 26 weeks, culminating April 4, 2026 in St. Louis with 1.2 mile and 5K race day events and a 5K for parents.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
5 miles

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GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon®

The GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon® is scheduled for April 4, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. The program’s stated goal is to develop reading-proficient, community-minded and physically fit children in grades K-8 by challenging them to READ 26 books, RIGHT the community with 26 good deeds, and RUN 26.2 miles over a 26 week period.

After the 26 week program, students complete their race day goals together in Forest Park. Coordinators manage the program leading up to race day, and students run the distance for which they are registered on race day.

Distances offered on race day include:

  • 1.2 mile run for grades K-8.
  • 5K run for grades 6-8.
  • 5K run for parents and guardians.

Age and logistics details listed for the events note the 1.2 mile is open to ages 5 to 15, the student 5K is open to ages 6 to 15, and the parents or guardians 5K is open to ages 16 to 100. Event entries are shown at a price of $40, with the price listed to increase after March 14, 2026. The organizer is GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon® and the listed address is 5029 Northrup Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
Read, Right and Run - 5k Run (parents / Guardians)
5 mi
Read, Right and Run - 5k Run
Read, Right and Run - 1.2 Mile Run