Open Water Swim - 370 Lakeside Park

The St. Luke’s New Town Triathlon has become one of the most popular triathlons in the Midwest. Originally a biathlon started many years ago, the event evolved into the John Howard New Town Duathlon, and now in its current format as an ‘almost’ Olympic distance triathlon.

This year the distances remain at a .62 mile Swim, 20 mile Bike and a 4 mile Run for the Long Course, and .3 mile Swim, 17 mile Bike and a 2 mile Run for the Sprint Course. The Kid’s Triathlon and EXPO will be held on Saturday, July 11th and the main event will be on Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

Set in New Town, St.Charles, the venue is tailor made for a fast race. The flat course profile makes this event the perfect race to open up full bore or try the sport of triathlon for the first time.

Sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital and produced by Big Shark Bicycle Company/Big Shark Events.

We encourage you to sign up early to get a jump on the competition! You can also train with us at our Open Water Swim Series running almost every Saturday from May 2nd through June 27th, 2026. There will not be swims on Memorial Day Weekend and July 4th Weekend.

Join us for the 6th annual USAT sanctioned 370 Lakeside Triathlon! Enjoy the flattest, fastest course starting in beautiful 370 Lakeside Park! Enjoy a beach start, amazing country roads in St. Charles County, and a run that includes the park trails. We offer a variety of race options from a 5k run, super sprint or sprint for newbies, up to half distance along with duathlon, aquabike and aquathlon options!

For more information including course maps, schedule of events, race options, volunteer signup, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/370-lakeside-triathlon

All athletes MUST show a Photo ID and pick up their own race packet, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Lace up your sneakers and grab your lederhosen because the Saint Charles Oktoberfest Wurst Race Ever 5K and 10K is taking over Historic St. Charles on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Whether you are aiming for a personal best or just here for the festive atmosphere, this event brings the spirit of Munich right to the cobblestone streets.

The course winds through the scenic views of Frontier Park and the Missouri River, offering a perfect backdrop for a morning run. You can choose your distance and then stick around to enjoy the festivities that make this weekend a local staple.

Participating in this race does more than just get your heart rate up. All proceeds go toward supporting the Saint Charles Oktoberfest and the St. Charles Regional Chamber Foundation. These funds play a critical role in workforce development and talent attraction initiatives throughout the county, helping to build a stronger professional community for everyone.

Registration includes:

• Official race shirt

• Finisher medal

• A great reason to treat yourself to a beer afterward

Register now to secure your spot in the most spirited race of the year. Let's hit the pavement and make an impact on our local workforce together.

The Whiskey Run St. Charles/St. Louis is the perfect race for seasoned runners or amateur enthusiasts looking for a run that doesn’t skimp on the fun. Expect great 5K and 10K routes followed by local food pairings, whiskey samples, and music. In its fourth year, the run includes venues all across the southeast, with races scheduled in Atlanta, Nashville, Huntsville, Rome, GA and Knoxville.

The run is produced by Run Rhino. A Chattanooga-based company known for putting on unique races and events, including 7 Bridges Marathon, Scenic City Mud Run, the Caffeine Run, the World Run, and the Southeastern Santa Hustle Race Series.

Hear What Other Racers Have to Say About The Whiskey Run:

“I just wanted to thank you for such a fun event today! So thankful the run gods were on our side and brought in all the good weather. It was a gorgeous route, a beautiful day, and the people were all just fantastic. It was such a well-run event.”

• Christiana V.