Saint Louis Half Marathon and St. Louis Track Club 5K
returns to Forest Park on Nov. 9, 2025!
The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K, proudly hosted by the St. Louis Track Club, returns for its 46th year on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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First run in 1980, this event holds the title of the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region, offering runners a classic road race experience through the historic and scenic setting of Forest Park.
IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER!
We believe in rewarding our members, so SLTC members pay only $65 for this historic marathon, and $40 for the 5K. Click here to learn more about becoming a member!**
THE COURSE
Both the Half Marathon and the 5K start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds. Course maps can be found below. The half marathon is USATF Certified. View the certificate here: USATF Certification
START
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 & AWARDS
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. Age groups are: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
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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Register by 11:59pm on October 20, 2025 to guarantee a shirt and medal. ​
The latest news
PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110. ​
Packet pickup will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Voyager Room in the Forest Park Visitors Center. Detailed times will be emailed to participants.
2025 COURSE MAPS
2025 SPONSORS
Get 10% off your stay at Drury Inns & Suites at Union Station for race weekend using code STLRUN. Click here to book: Drury Inns & Suites
Running Niche is a locally-owned and operated specialty run retail store serving the St. Louis area since 2018. Located in the Botanical Heights neighborhood of St. Louis, they strive to be the go-to resource for running, walking, and connecting with others in St. Louis. www.runningniche.com
