Greater St. Louis Marathon
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Greater St. Louis Marathon
The Greater St. Louis Marathon is scheduled for April 3, 2027 in downtown St. Louis. The event features new courses, views of iconic landmarks, neighborhood celebrations, and the return of the National Running Club Championships & Rally. Weekend programming includes a two-day Expo and packet pickup with about 50 booths; packet pickup at the Expo is required for most participants.
Distances offered:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1-Mile Family Fun Run
An Early Start option is available for walkers who expect finish times longer than the race course limits. Eligibility is based on prior recent finish times and allows walkers who expect to finish between 6 and 7.5 hours for the full marathon, and between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 15 minutes for the half marathon. Early starters receive official timing, aid station support, a lead and tail vehicle, and pacers; safety gear such as reflective items and a headlamp is required for pre-dawn running.
Race services include a premium event shirt, finisher medal, water and Gatorade stations, energy gel stations on the half and marathon courses, gear check, medical stations, massage therapy, individual race photos, and a post-race festival with local food and drinks. Additional options include a paid VIP package, a WashU Hospitality Hub for pre- and post-race support, a paced team with multiple goal groups, and an Elite Athlete Program with application deadlines and qualifying standards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
