5 events in Saint Charles, Missouri

Sunday, March 29th, 2026

Join us on Sunday, March 29th for the return of the St. Charles Half Marathon...now called The Dusty Pig! Starting from Missouri Research Park, the 13.1 miles showcase the area's "pig-ture perfect" natural beauty by running the famous "Pork Chop Loop" along a combination of the Katy Trail, Hamburg Trail and Busch Greenway. Participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal celebrating their accomplishment!

2026 Shirt Design

2026 Finisher Medal

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*Medal design may vary from mockup

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

A unique 5k/10k/Half Marathon in the heart of downtown St. Charles with a little bonus, non-technical, shady trail off of the Katy....truly a hidden gem! Come on out and see for yourself! Enjoy these flat and fast routes starting on the Katy Trail near Bike Stop Cafe and the Katy Depot. All the routes go through Frontier Park then north on the soft path. Beautiful river views! Post run fun at the Bike Stop Cafe including coffee and beer specials and social time on the patio!

For more information including, but not limited to race options, course maps, schedule of events, packet pickup, volunteer signup, sponsorship info, parking, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/love-to-run-st-charles

Welcome to the the Rockin' Riverfest 5k,10k Half Marathon and Fun Run!

The Rockin' Riverfest is a fun, flat, fast, family friendly event taking place on Saturday Morning July 4th.

Starting at 8:00 am. Race/Run/Jog or Walk starting on the Katy trail through the Shady single track trails right beside the beautiful Missouri river. Pass the water/aid station at mile 1.5 (also mile 4 and 5 for the 10K and double that for the Half)

For registering, you not only get an awesome Race/Run/Walk through the historic district and all the action of Riverfest on the Riverfront, you get a custom finishers Rockin' Riverfest T shirt, (Shirts guaranteed to those that register by June 15) Racers Village Colas, Sports drink, Race Snacks, Professional race Timing, Instant Results, Timed Splits, Custom Bib Number, and ALL 5k, 10k and Half Marathon participants also recieve a FINISHERS MEDAL! The race also includes Free downloadable finish line pics and video. Whew! Awards Ceremony on Podiums. Water/Sports drink and pickle juice and Ice at aid stations and Racers Village. 10k and 13.1 see an additional aid stations. Music rocking at racer village!

Cheer on your friends and family! A great way to continue your July 4th festivities. After the race, stick around and make a day of it enjoying the Historic riverfront shops, Historic St Charles and all of the Riverfest activities!

Custom Rockin' Riverfest MEDALS to top 3 in the following age groups. (1-13,14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70+) 5k,10k and Half Marathon. Splits are timed with Instant results!

Please consider donating a few bucks to The St Charles School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds stay local and go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support.

Make a holiday of it! "Saint Charles Riverfest is the City's premier Fourth of July Festival featuring live music, great food and drinks, children's activities, a carnival and more. This year will feature a fireworks display on both evenings"

Packet pick up Thursday, July 2 at Bike Stop Cafe 3-6pm and race morning in Racers Village 6:30-7:30 am.

National Anthem goes at 7:56 am, you go at 8!

Get your friends to join you and lets go!!