Fox Trot 5K and Kit Crawl 10K

The Market Mile is a community-based, one-mile walk/run that invites you to give back and have fun doing it by joining us at our great after-party in Union Station!

Beyond the promise of sunny summer weather, a one-mile course straight down Market Street, the “take it at your own pace” vibes and a buzzing after-party at Union Station, the Market Mile is different because it’s powering up the nonprofits who work tirelessly on the future of our city.

The Market Mile serves St. Louis through core areas of need: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, and youth programs. We’ve carefully selected Market Mile Race Beneficiaries that you may choose to support when you register.

We raised over $16,000 for nonprofits in 2024 and 2025!

During our inaugural event in 2024, we are proud to report that we raised $1,778 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $1,693 for Great Rivers Greenway, and $2,043 for Backstoppers. In 2025, we raised $3,086.83 for Great Rivers Greenway, $7286.36 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $2662.89 for BackStoppers, and $2,843.99 for Boys and Girls Club!

Our beneficiaries fulfill core areas of need in St. Louis: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, & youth programs.

JJK 5K Run & Walk during the NASCAR Cup Series Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway

Add to your Labor Day festivities and don't miss the fun and excitement of the 4th annual JJK5K Race on September 7th at World Wide Technology Raceway. This will be the first event of the 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300. This is the fourth annual event honoring our hometown champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee. She has dedicated her life after Olympic competition to supporting the youth of East St. Louis. Please join us for this incredible opportunity to celebrate her accomplishments, welcome to the first event of the 2026 Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend.

There are two events to choose from -- the 5K run or 1.25 mile walk around the oval track.

It will be a unique experience for a great cause! All activities take place throughout the WWTR facilities including the same track NASCAR drivers race for the Enjoy Illinois 300 race. Race proceeds benefit the JJK Foundation – a vital part of the Metro East community supporting many youth programs.

Registration Includes:

• T shirt

• Commemorative event medal

• Free and convenient parking

• Two tickets to the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Race on September 13

• Free downloadable photos for all participants

• Awards for top three finishers in various classes in the 5K

The Northside Trap Run is St. Louis' first hip-hop themed 1 mile walk, 5K walk/run & festival aimed at empowering North St. Louis neighborhoods and unifying grassroots, civic, educational, commercial and residential efforts to bridge the city's north-south divide.

The family-friendly event is hosted by Young Friends of the Ville, a board committee of Northside Community Housing, Inc., which develops and owns affordable housing.