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Veterans Day Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run/Walk5KNov 7, 20269:00 AM$30$35 after Sep 29, 2026–
Kids' DashKidsNov 7, 20269:00 AMFree–
One Mile Fun RunKidsNov 7, 20269:00 AM$30$35 after Sep 29, 2026–
Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual5KNov 7, 20269:00 AM$40–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run: $30 until Sep 29, then $35 until Oct 30, then $40 until Nov 7.
  • Kids' Dash: Free until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 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 6:33 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1300 Chestnut Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63103

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 7 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 72°F.

Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Veterans Day Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Virtual Option

Mailing your race packet is included in your registration. Virtual runners who register after October 18th will receive their packets after November 7th! Here’s how to participate in the Virtual 5K. Access your Digital Bibs from your…

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup Information

Packet Pick Up for the Veterans Day Run/Walk will be at the following locations: Thursday, November 5, 2026. Time: 10AM - 6:00 PM. Big River Running Company West County. 13969 Manchester Road, Saint Louis, MO 63011. Saturday November 7th…

Shirt and medal

All paid participants who registered before October 7 will be guaranteed a comme

Thanks you for your overwhelming support! Due to the large influx of late registrations we cannot guarantee a race shirt for anyone who registered after October 7.

The cause

How to Fundraise

1. From the top of the main webpage, click Become a Fundraiser. 2. On the Become a Fundraiser page, enter Your Individual Fundraiser Name. 3. Enter Your Fundraiser Goal (must be at least $500). 4. Create a Tagline if you want. 5. Create…

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Race details

Where
1300 Chestnut Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63103Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 520 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Veterans Day Run/Walk?
Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 7, 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.
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, Kids.
Where does it start?
1300 Chestnut Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63103.

From the organizers

Join us for the 11th Annual Veterans Day 5K at Soldier's Memorial in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday, November 7, 2026! We welcome wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs on the race path, too! All proceeds from the event go to St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, where their purpose is to transform lives through sustainable housing, employment, and healthcare. Last year, because of the generous contributions of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the agency assisted 4,223 clients total, of which 813 were Veterans. St. Patrick Center was able to connect 89 veterans with jobs and place 743 veterans and their families in permanent housing.

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