Mo' Cowbell Marathon

NOV
8
2026
Run a fast, flat course along the Missouri River in Historic St. Charles. This community event is a qualifier for major world marathons and offers a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with a humorous cowbell theme.
Sun 8 Nov 2026
26 miles 13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Event Overview

The MO' Cowbell Marathon takes place on November 8, 2026, in St. Charles, Missouri. The event offers four distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The start and finish line is located along the Missouri River in Historic St. Charles.

Course

The course is described as fast and flat, favored by runners. The route goes through the area, including a section of New Town and a two-mile hilly stretch along the Little Hills Expressway. The final mile is downhill towards the finish in Frontier Park. The race is a qualifier for the Boston, Chicago, New York City, and London marathons.

Organizer

The event is organized by the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County, a nonprofit community organization. Its goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by creating a family-friendly event. The race team includes many volunteers.

Additional Information

The event has a playful theme inspired by humor, including a mascot named Chuck the Cow. A Health & Fitness ExMO' is held in conjunction with the race. Services include packet pick-up, runner tracking, and information on race day road closures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi