Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K

Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K Race Information

<p>Join the St. Louis Track Club on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, for the 46th Annual Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K! As the oldest half marathon in the St. Louis region, this is more than just a race — it&#39;s a tradition.</p> <p><strong>Lock in Your Price: A Special Perk for Members! </strong></p> <p>We believe in rewarding our members. That&#39;s why we&#39;ve locked in your race registration at the opening-day price, no matter when you sign up! <strong>St. Louis Track Club members pay just $65 for the Half Marathon and $40 for the 5K</strong>. Not a member? <a href="https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/StLouisTrackClub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join the club and start saving today</a>!</p> <p><strong>The Course &amp; Logistics </strong></p> <p>The race takes you through beautiful Forest Park, starting and finishing at The Muny Festival Grounds. The Half Marathon course is officially <a href="https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&amp;id=3714" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">USATF Certified</a>, and you can<a href="https://www.stlouistrackclub.com/half-marathon-and-5k." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> view the course maps here</a>. We&#39;ll have ample aid stations to support you every step of the way.</p> <p><strong>Start Times &amp; Awards </strong></p> <p>To provide a less crowded start, we&#39;re using an &#34;open start&#34; window. The official gun start for the Half Marathon is at 7:30 AM (with a window until 7:40 AM) and 8:00 AM for the 5K (with a window until 8:10 AM).</p> <ul><li><strong>Prizes &amp; Awards:</strong> Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall female and male Half Marathon finishers ($500, $250, $100). Please note: only runners who use the official gun start are eligible for overall awards. Age group awards will be given for the Half Marathon (based on chip time), and overall female and male awards for the 5K.</li></ul> <p><strong>Important Dates &amp; Details</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Registration Deadline:</strong> Registration for all races closes at 11:59 PM on Nov. 5, 2025. No exceptions. There will be no race-day registration. <br /><strong>Swag Guarantee: </strong>To guarantee your medal and specific shirt size, you must register by Oct. 20, 2025. </li></ul> <p>Need a place to stay? Book a room at <a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/0057?ratecode=STLRUN&amp;gad_source=7&amp;dclid=CjkKEQjw4qHEBhCrycSb-uaG__0BEiQABYDbvaHax3DoiVfXmXGrmr-GTQTnLAHMi4rHDNySHPwCFA_w_wcB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Drury Inn and Suites at Union Station</a> and get 10% with code STLRUN, or click here: <a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/0057?ratecode=STLRUN&amp;gad_source=7&amp;dclid=CjkKEQjw4qHEBhCrycSb-uaG__0BEiQABYDbvaHax3DoiVfXmXGrmr-GTQTnLAHMi4rHDNySHPwCFA_w_wcB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book a room</a></p> <p>The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is again our Charity Partner. Please read more about them, their mission, and their great work here: <a href="https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/crisis-nursery-board-members" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.crisisnurserykids.org/crisis-nursery-board-members</a>. You may make an optional donation to them during the online race registration process. </p>