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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.

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.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, for our number 1 fundraiser of the year! The Annual City of the Sun 5K Trail Run takes participants to sections of the Site that many wouldn’t see otherwise. This 3.1-mile race ebbs and flows through paved, wooded, grassy, and, at times, muddy terrain. You won’t find another race around with a backdrop like ours! Make a difference at Cahokia Mounds by participating in our Trail Run.

Event details and schedule

ALL PROCEEDS FUND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT CAHOKIA MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE!

• Start Time:

• Race begins at 9AM

• Packet Pickup:

• Nov. 6 & Nov 7 During Gift Shop open hours

• 8AM morning of race at Interpretive Center

• Awards:

• Overall Male & Female

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each division

• Divisions:

• 19 & Under

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70 & Up

• Timing:

• Provided by Toolen's Running Start - Shiloh, IL

• Parking:

• Is free and available in main lot

• Featured Snack:

• Curmbl Cookies - Shiloh, IL

Bad Santa 5K

Sunday, December 20th, 2026

Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure? Rather throw back a finish line brew from right here in The Lou while supporting your local community? Don't want to break the holiday gift fund on race registration?

Come naughty, come nice to the Bad Santa 5K on December 20th! This timed run through Carondelet Park celebrates the Holiday Season the right way – with a party, free beer, custom race tee and much more.

The course will feature stunning winter scenes with plenty of lakes, woods and railroad tracks to explore – perfect for seasoned and casual runners alike. After the race, warm-up by joining us at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall for the Bad Santa afterparty.

We’re also collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves to benefit the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive in keeping our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Bring yours on race day, and Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them!

In addition to the run and post-race fun, participants can enjoy a logo’d race shirt and finisher item to stay festive through the winter months.

So what the bells are you waiting for? Register now, you filthy animals!