Saint Louis Half Marathon
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Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K
The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K is organized by the St. Louis Track Club and returns to Forest Park on November 8, 2026 for its 47th running. First held in 1980, the half marathon is noted as the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region. The races follow a road course through Forest Park and both start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds. The 2026 event will use a modified course; updated course maps will be provided.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The event uses an Open Start format with a formal gun start and a short official start window. All finishers receive a custom medal. The half marathon awards prize money to the overall top three male and female finishers: $500 for first, $250 for second, and $100 for third. Age group awards recognize the top three finishers in each listed age group from 19 & under through 70 plus. The 5K has overall awards for the top three male and female finishers. A virtual participation option is available.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, November 6 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, and on Saturday, November 7 at the Voyager Room in the Forest Park Visitors Center; detailed times will be emailed to participants. Registration by October 20, 2026 guarantees a race shirt. The event lists sponsors including Drury Inns and Suites, Running Niche, and Brooks, and partners with the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
