Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10K

Registration is now open for our 2026 Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10K!

Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri's first Level III Arboretum during the beautiful Autumn season! The rolling hills of Bellefontaine's 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi. Participate in-person or virtually.

Due to parking limitations, the event is limited to the first 250 registrants. Spots are limited, so register now!

Must register before October 1st in order to have the option to get a shirt and medal.

In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, November 7th

Check-in 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:35 a.m.

Registration for the chip-timed in-person runs includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal.

Packet pickup is on race morning 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

RESTRICTIONS: For the safety of race participants, bicycles will not be permitted in the race.

Virtual 5K/10K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between October 31- November 7.

Limited quantities of shirts and commemorative medals will be available for purchase at the event! Register now!

Thank you!

Proceeds from the race support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the cemetery’s community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours.