
Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K returns to Forest Park on Nov. 9, 2025!
The longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region is back!
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Both races start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds, and maps can be found below.
We use an “Open Start” format, meaning there will be a formal half marathon gun-start at 7:30 AM, but you may start your half marathon race any time between 7:30 and 7:40 AM. For the 5K, there will be a formal gun-start at 8:00 AM, but you may start your 5k race any time between 8:00 and 8:10 AM.
Prizes and awards:
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Half Marathon: Prize money awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female overall finishers.
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1st place: $500
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2nd place: $250
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3rd place: $100
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Age Group Awards: Recognizing the top 3 finishers in each age group, male and female.
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5K: Overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers only.
Can’t make it to the race but still want to participate? We also have a virtual option available.
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The half marathon is USATF Certified. View the certificate here: USATF Certification
Register by 11:59p on October 20, 2025 to guarantee a shirt and medal. ​
2025 SPONSORS
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