Run in St Louis, Missouri | 2026-2027

CTK5K [ctkstl.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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It's the 3rd Annual CTK5K! Join us for a timed 5k run, 1.5 mile walk and kids 1 mile(ish) fun run! Enjoy a scenic spring run through University City neighborhoods and celebrate our community and our...

It's the 3rd Annual CTK5K! Join us for a timed 5k run, 1.5 mile walk and kids 1 mile(ish) fun run! Enjoy a scenic spring run through University City neighborhoods and celebrate our community and our school!

We are pleased to partner with great community sponsors and the money raised from this third year will support the purchase of new playground equipment at Christ the King School. New this year: Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck and Kona Ice will be back!

Race Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

5K & 1.5 Mile Walk Start Time: 8am

5K Awards: 8:45am

1 Mile Kids Fun Run: 9am

Post-race refreshments

*No dogs or bikes are allowed on the course. Strollers are welcome, but must start at the back.

5k Run Walk

Festival and Parking Plaza, Macklind Dr, St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Run For 21 [gatewaydsa.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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DO SOMETHING EXTRA - RUN FOR DOWN SYNDROME!

The Gateway Down Syndrome Association (formerly known as the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this...

DO SOMETHING EXTRA - RUN FOR DOWN SYNDROME!

The Gateway Down Syndrome Association (formerly known as the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year!

Join the Gateway DSA for their annual Run for 21 event, kicking off the 50th Birthday Party at Step Up for Down Syndrome! Your participation in this event helps pave the path for the organization's next 50 years! honor of the third copy of the twenty-first chromosome, the Gateway Down Syndrome Association (formerly known as the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis) invites you to run an in-person or virtual 5K (plus a little extra!) on June 7th to support the Gateway Down Syndrome Association. Run for 21 celebrates the amazing lives of people with Down syndrome. The race will coincide with the association's largest celebration of the year - Step Up for Down Syndrome. All proceeds benefit the Gateway Down Syndrome Association! The run will start and end in the Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park by the Step Up for Down Syndrome celebration. There will also be a virtual 3.21 mile option as well.

Race amenities include a race shirt, finisher medal and entry into the Step Up for Down Syndrome celebration, plus results managed by Start2Finish and a ticket into the unlimited pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes!

Participants must be registered by April 24th in order to guarantee they receive a shirt and medal. All shirts will be available at the Gateway Down Syndrome Association's office on June 4th, 5th and 6th. Virtual participants have the option to pay $7 to have your shirt and medal mailed to you.

The race will officially take place on June 7th but if you can't run with us in-person on June 7th, you can submit your time between Friday, June 5th through Monday, June 8th, with virtual results becoming final on Tuesday, June 9th. All participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit their times on race week. *Only in-person participants are eligible for awards.

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Festival and Parking Plaza, Macklind Dr, St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Market Mile [marketmilestl.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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The Market Mile is a community-based, one-mile walk/run that invites you to give back and have fun doing it by joining us at our great after-party in Union Station!

Beyond the promise of sunny summer...

The Market Mile is a community-based, one-mile walk/run that invites you to give back and have fun doing it by joining us at our great after-party in Union Station!

Beyond the promise of sunny summer weather, a one-mile course straight down Market Street, the “take it at your own pace” vibes and a buzzing after-party at Union Station, the Market Mile is different because it’s powering up the nonprofits who work tirelessly on the future of our city.

The Market Mile serves St. Louis through core areas of need: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, and youth programs. We’ve carefully selected Market Mile Race Beneficiaries that you may choose to support when you register.

We raised over $16,000 for nonprofits in 2024 and 2025!

During our inaugural event in 2024, we are proud to report that we raised $1,778 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $1,693 for Great Rivers Greenway, and $2,043 for Backstoppers. In 2025, we raised $3,086.83 for Great Rivers Greenway, $7286.36 for Peter and Paul Community Services, $2662.89 for BackStoppers, and $2,843.99 for Boys and Girls Club!

Our beneficiaries fulfill core areas of need in St. Louis: accessible green spaces, safe housing, public safety, & youth programs.

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Festival and Parking Plaza, Macklind Dr, St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Bad Santa 5K [raceroster.com]

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Bad Santa 5K

Sunday, December 20th, 2026

Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure? Rather throw back a finish line brew from right...

Bad Santa 5K

Sunday, December 20th, 2026

Do you live and run with an attitude that risking a lump of coal in your stocking is the cost of adventure? Rather throw back a finish line brew from right here in The Lou while supporting your local community? Don't want to break the holiday gift fund on race registration?

Come naughty, come nice to the Bad Santa 5K on December 20th! This timed run through Carondelet Park celebrates the Holiday Season the right way – with a party, free beer, custom race tee and much more.

The course will feature stunning winter scenes with plenty of lakes, woods and railroad tracks to explore – perfect for seasoned and casual runners alike. After the race, warm-up by joining us at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall for the Bad Santa afterparty.

We’re also collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves to benefit the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive in keeping our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Bring yours on race day, and Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them!

In addition to the run and post-race fun, participants can enjoy a logo’d race shirt and finisher item to stay festive through the winter months.

So what the bells are you waiting for? Register now, you filthy animals!

5k Run

Festival and Parking Plaza, Macklind Dr, St Louis, Missouri, United States
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