Saint Louis Track Club Half Marathon and 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $120 on Oct 16, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $105$120 after Oct 16, 2026 | 1,085 |
| Saint Louis Track Club 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $65$75 after Oct 16, 2026 | 290 |
| Saint Louis Half Marathon VIRTUAL ONLYVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 2026 | $105$120 after Oct 16, 2026 | 20 |
| Saint Louis Track Club 5K VIRTUAL ONLYVirtual | 5K | Nov 8, 2026 | $65$75 after Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $120 on Oct 16, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Saint Louis Half Marathon: $105 until Oct 16, then $120 until Nov 8.
- Saint Louis Track Club 5K: $65 until Oct 16, then $75 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $105, entry is about 62 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the Saint Louis Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Macklind Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Macklind Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 480 feet
- Included with entry
- Half Marathon Race Shirt; Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 12, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022), 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Saint Louis Track Club Half Marathon and 5K?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $120 on Oct 16, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $105, entry is about 62 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- Macklind Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63110.
From the organizers
The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K returns for its 47th year on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
First run in 1980, this event holds the title of the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region, offering runners a classic road race experience through the historic and scenic setting of Forest Park.
2026 COURSE INFORMATION
Both the St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon and the 5K routes start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds in Forest Park. The 5K remains within Forest Park, the Half Marathon travels out of the park through The Grove neighborhood as well. For course maps, visit our website at https://www.stlouistrackclub.com/half-marathon-and-5k.
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