Winterfest 5K - St. Louis
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Winterfest 5K - St. Louis
Winterfest 5K takes place on November 21, 2026 at Gateway Arch National Park with activities centered in Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut Street, Saint Louis, MO 63101. The event returns for its sixth year and is the only official run and walk that goes through and supports the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the nonprofit conservancy for Gateway Arch National Park.
Participants pass views of Downtown Saint Louis, the Old Courthouse, and the Gateway Arch. Directly after the race a seven week Winterfest celebration begins in Kiener Plaza featuring ice skating, s'mores stations, heated igloos, and other seasonal activities.
The event includes these distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Registration opens July 16, 2026 and closes September 1, 2026. Listed fees are $25.00 for the 5K and $20.00 for the 1 Mile event. The event welcomes all ages and experience levels. Participants receive a commemorative medal and t shirt; winners receive additional special prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
