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The 46th ANNUAL Glendale Firehouse Run 1-mile, 5K, and 10K run benefits Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis Youth Programs, Backstoppers, and Responder Rescue. The first 300 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Awards & attendance prizes will be provided following the Run. Chip timing services are provided by Big River Race Management. Please note that race registrations are non-refundable.
Packet Pickup
If you missed packet pickup March 23-27, you may pick up them up on the morning of the race between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m.
Parking
Parking is extremely limited around Glendale City Hall, so please walk or carpool when/if possible. Parking will not be available at the City Hall parking lots nor the lots across the street from City Hall. Participants may park where there is legal street parking, as well as at North Glendale Elementary (765 N. Sappington Rd.) and Kirkwood Early Child Center (100 N. Sappington Rd.).
Race Route
The race will start and end right in front of the Glendale City Hall located at 424 N. Sappington Rd. The 1-mile fun run will begin at 8:00 a.m. The 5k and 10k will start at 8:30 a.m. The 10k route is the 5k route ran twice. Please note that this is a shared road event meaning that the road remains open to vehicle traffic throughout the race.
Awards Categories
Awards will be presented to the first overall male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k events.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups for the 5k: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
Awards will be given to the first overall male and female finishers in the following age groups for the 10k: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
Please note this race is organized by the City of Glendale, Missouri. It is not affiliated with the City of Glendale, California.
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t 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 is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/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!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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!
*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!