UMSL 5K Run/Walk hosted by the UMSL Alumni Association 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Alumni, Family and Friends | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $30$40 after Sep 26, 2026 | – |
| 5K Current UMSL Student | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| UMSL Kid's Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Virtual 5K Alumni, Family and FriendsVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 2026 | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Alumni, Family and Friends: $40 until Oct 17.
- 5K Current UMSL Student: $20 until Oct 17.
- UMSL Kid's Fun Run: $10 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Saint Louis runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:06 and men in 33:08.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 5K Alumni, Family and Friends starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
University of Missouri - St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63121
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 17 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°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
- University of Missouri - St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63121Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 680 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is UMSL 5K Run/Walk hosted by the UMSL Alumni Association?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- University of Missouri - St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO 63121.
From the organizers
Lace up for the 6th annual UMSL 5K Run/Walk! Hosted by the UMSL Alumni Association, this campus tradition brings together Tritons past and present for a fun race through the heart of the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Run for the Roses! Thanks to our Finish Line Sponsor, Walter Knoll Florist, every runner crosses the finish line to a beautiful rose. The top male and female finishers in each category will take home a stunning dozen-rose bouquet!
All proceeds from the 5k Run/Walk will benefit the UMSL Athletics Department.