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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Kids' Dash | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| One Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Veterans Day Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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 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
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
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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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.