The EQUALIZER RUN and RECOVER-FEST! 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Marthasville, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $49 · goes up to $59 on Oct 22, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Laps | 8K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $49$59 after Oct 22, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $79$89 after Oct 22, 2026 | – |
| Workout Sesh | – | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | $49$59 after Oct 22, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $59 on Oct 22, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5 Laps and Workout Sesh: $49 until Oct 22, then $59 until Oct 24.
- Half Marathon: $79 until Oct 22, then $89 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $79, entry is about 22 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 7:21 AM, and the 5 Laps starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
W South Street, Marthasville, MO 63357
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 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 79°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
- W South Street, Marthasville, MO 63357Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- Sauna Hat
- Distances
- 8K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The EQUALIZER RUN and RECOVER-FEST!?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $49 before processing fees, and rises to $59 on Oct 22, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $79, entry is about 22 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- W South Street, Marthasville, MO 63357.
From the organizers
Equal parts Fun, Run and Recovery, The EQUALIZER Equalizes! 🟰
Pick your distance, 5 laps or 13.1 laps and Race/Run/Walk the scenic flat and fun 1 Mile marked loop around the Campground, on the Katy and through downtown Marthasville. Finisher medal included! 😍 OR hang with the Sauna Gang and get an instructor led 30-60 minute body weight workout in. Whatever you choose, the recovery sessions are included!