6 walking events in Saint Louis County, Missouri

Big River Running Company is proud to host a fun, friendly and first-class training program for runners and walkers of all ability levels to prepare for half and full marathons. This group is designed to help you on your personal fitness journey by providing you with coaches and teammates who share similar goals, turning the tough grind of training into a fun, social experience.

Additional program information can be found at https://www.bigriverrunning.com/run/training-team/.

Bronze Individualized Training Plans are designed to be 12-week plans for goal races that align with our Training Team season. For a different time frame or longer plan, please refer to Big River Personal Coaching or purchase a Silver or Gold personalized coaching package.

Silver and Gold Personalized Coaching Packages are available for purchase from Filla Endurance. Email Coach Laura Filla at [email protected] for more information or to purchase a coaching package. Make sure to register for Training Team (Free)! Training Team participants receive a 10% discount when they purchase a season's worth of personalized coaching from Filla Endurance.

Group Coaching Package: Filla Endurance offers a Group Coaching Package. Athletes can choose from a library of professionally written training plans (and switch between plans if life gets in the way), participate in monthly group calls with a running coach for support, education, and inspiration, and connect in a private online community. Register for Training Team (Free) and then sign up for Group Coaching here.

Olin Veterans Association Honor Run

5K Run | 1-Mile Memorial Walk

Join the Olin Business School Veterans Association for our Honor Run — a 5K run and 1-mile memorial walk on the Washington University campus honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation.

Why We Run

Since 2000, the Olin Veterans Association has been dedicated to supporting and honoring the veteran community at Washington University. The OVA Honor Run brings together students, alumni, veterans, military families, and the greater St. Louis community for a morning of remembrance, camaraderie, and purpose. Every step is a tribute to those who served — and those who gave everything.

The Course

Both the 5K run and 1-mile memorial walk take place on and around the beautiful Washington University / Olin campus. The course features a flat, fast, and scenic route through one of St. Louis's most iconic campuses. Whether you're chasing a PR or walking in honor of a loved one, there's a place for you at this event.

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.

Have you considered getting into trail running or hiking, but didn’t know where to start, or were apprehensive about venturing out onto the trails alone? Big River Unpaved is a FREE, fun, friendly, and first-class training program for runners and walkers of all abilities. This program is geared for people new to hiking or trail running, looking for a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere in which to venture out into the outdoors. Our trail excursions will be supported by guides who will help you “stay found” and share knowledge about trail etiquette and technique. Our trail excursions will help make hitting the trails more comfortable and accessible by providing comradery and education in a fun, social, and supportive atmosphere.

This program is FREE! So get ready to lace up your trail shoes and get outside!

Details:

• Weekly trail excursions on Sunday mornings at various locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. (Some of these trails will be a 30+ minute drive from the city and mid-county. The location schedule will be shared with registered participants.) The spring season also includes Thursday evening trail outings.

• Weekly email newsletter to keep you informed

• Beginner-friendly

• Experienced Trail Guides to share motivation and advice (and help you “stay found”)

• Age requirements - For safety reasons we can't accommodate unaccompanied minors. Those under 18 must be accompanied by (running/hiking with) their guardian for the duration of any trail excursion

• Hiking Pace - Our Hike Guides will generally maintain a pace faster than 2.5mph or 24:00/mile. Participants desiring to hike slower are welcome to attend but may be hiking without Guide support.

• Ruckers welcome!

For more information, visit https://www.bigriverrunning.com/run/unpaved/