She Dreams Bigger - Women's Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $7
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $85$90 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $55$60 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| 1 MILE FUN RUN | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| STROLLER KIDS | Kids | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $7 | – |
| VIRTUAL - ALL DISTANCESVirtual | – | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- HALF MARATHON: $90 until Oct 3.
- 10K: $60 until Oct 3.
- 1 MILE FUN RUN: $35 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $55 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 31 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 6:58 AM, and the HALF MARATHON starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2344 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 2344 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is She Dreams Bigger - Women's Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $7 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $85, entry is about 31 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, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2344 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
From the organizers
Some miles change more than your fitness.
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Bring a friend, your daughter, your mom, your sister—or come on your own. You'll leave with more than a medal. You'll leave with fresh perspective, new connections, and the reminder that your biggest adventures are still ahead.
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