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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
Macklind Dr, Saint Louis MO
Distances
Half · 5K
Typical weather
40–58°F · low rain risk
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2025
43–60°F
dry
2024
41–61°F
dry
2023
61–81°F
rain
2022
46–61°F
dry
2021
43–71°F
dry
2020
58–74°F
dry
2019
22–34°F
dry
2018
34–45°F
dry
2017
37–51°F
dry
2016
53–60°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Nov 8
Sunny · 50–66°F
Sunday, Nov 8starts near 50°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Event: Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location: Macklind Dr, Saint Louis, MO
- Registration: More details available at Race Registration
History
- Established: First run in 1980
- Significance: Longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis region
- Experience: Classic road race experience
- Setting: Historic and scenic Forest Park
The Course
- Start/Finish: Both races start and finish at the Muny Festival Grounds
- Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM to 7:40 AM
- 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM to 8:10 AM
- Format: Open start with formal gun starts for each race
Prizes & Awards
- Finishers: All finishers receive a custom medal
- Half Marathon Prize Money: 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $250, 3rd place: $100
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 finishers in each male and female age group
- 5K Awards: Overall awards for top 3 male and female finishers only
Packet Pickup
- Friday Pickup: Nov. 6 at Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63110
- Saturday Pickup: Nov. 7 at the Voyager Room in the Forest Park Visitors Center
- Race-Day Pickup: From 6 AM to 8 AM
- Details: Timing updates will be emailed to participants
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