Ballwin Kids Triathlon

Join us for a fun-filled morning for a great cause!

The event is designed to raise awareness, and foster hope and support for children and families impacted by Pediatric Heart Disease.

The in-person event is a chip timed 5k race on Queeny Park trails on June 28th. The route is primarily gravel and walkers are also welcome to join. There is also a virtual event option and results can be uploaded to the website June 1st to June 28th!

❤️REGISTER EARLY❤️

You don’t want to miss it!

• We'll have a DJ bringing the music fun

• The St. Louis BLUES Mascot, Louie (from 8:30-9AM)

• Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will have beverages for purchase

• The Ballwin Philly Pretzel Factory will be supplying their delicious pretzels for racers 🥨

• Whole Foods in Town & Country are supplying post race snacks for our racers

• Queeny Park has a newly renovated playground that is a walkable distance from the event

❤️❤️And More!❤️❤️

AWARDS for the in-person 5k:

The top 3 overall female and overall male finishers will each win a $50 TARGET GIFT CARD. Additionally, the top male & female in each age group division will receive a top finisher award! Awards will be given out at 9AM, and awards must be picked up at the event after the race is concluded on race day.

Age divisions:

12 and under

13-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 and over

❤️❤️REGISTER today to join in on the FUN for this GREAT CAUSE supporting the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation❤️❤️

All registrants will have the opportunity to include a photo of their Heart Warrior on our Heart Warrior banner that will be displayed race day. If you would like to submit a photo, send a request through the "Questions?" tab below.

All proceeds will be donated to the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation (OHHF).

Youth Triathlon for ages 6-15.

Race Distance are as follows:

Ages 6-10: Swim - 25 meters, Bike - 1 mile, Run - 1/2 mile

Ages 11-15: Swim - 75 meters, Bike - 2 miles, Run - 1 mile

Splash N Dash ages 6-10: Swim - 25 meters, Run 1/2 mile

Splash N Dash ages 11-15: Swim - 75 meters, Run - 1 mile

Packet Pick Up

We'll be holding a pre-race packet pick up on Friday, June 19th from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the Aquatic Center. You may also pick up on race morning. We ask that if you pick up on race morning to arrive early so we can minimize long lines just before the beginning of the race.

Results

Click on this link to view results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/236067

Join us Friday, July 4 for the 8th annual Stars and Stripes Runs. Start your holiday with some fun exercise! Come RUN and WALK with us! The run will be held at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. 5K will begin at 8:30am, and Fun Run starts at 9:30am! Participants are encouraged to come back that evening and enjoy the free 4th of July Fireworks Celebration starting at 6:00 p.m.

Awards for the 5K will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the first-place finishers in each age group. Age groups are separated by male and female and are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Each participant in the Fun Run will receive a medal for running. **Shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by June 16th.

All Ages welcomed!

STARS AND STRIPES 5K FEES:

$25 Early Bird, now through May 31st

$35 June 1st through July 3rd

$45 Race Day

FUN RUN FEES:

$15 through Race Day

PACKET PICK-UP:

Friday, 7/3, 10:30am-6:30pm @ Dick's Sporting Goods, 64 THF Blvd Chesterfield MO 63005

Saturday, 7/4, 7:30-8:30am @ Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex (Race Location), 17925 North Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63005

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to St. Louis! This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Of course, there will be plenty of free bagels and beer. And the legendary race shirt, too – a long-sleeve tech shirt with “I’m a Drinker with a Running Problem” printed across the back. The event is supported by Fit4adventure Touring Company!

We will be utilizing the Smith Shelter with entrance of Weidman Road.

The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is a nonprofit supporting under-served families impacted by autism and are raising awareness and acceptance of autism. The Annual Heroes for Autism 5K and Mile is the annual event to spread awareness and acceptance of autism. It is a family friendly event with music, bounce house, vendors as well as food and drinks for donations. Join the fun dressed as your favorite super hero! This event is for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities.

The funds raised by this event will support the Freddie Ford Family Foundation programs for social skills, health and fitness, and community education.

Early Bird Registration fee: $35 for 5k and $25 for Mile. Kids 11 and under are free with a paid registration and can participate in the fun run with adult supervision. Registration fee will increase to $45 for 5k and $35 for mile as of May 1.

Family Discount! Register 5 or more people, and get a $10/person discount. *Must register in a single transaction.