5K preteky v blízkosti O'Fallon

The St. Mary's Oktoberfest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run begins the festival weekend with a Friday evening race starting at Langdon and East 3rd Street. Participants can select the 5K, or opt for the 1-mile fun run designed for families and casual runners, which commences five minutes after the 5K. Registration provides a finisher medal, a T-shirt, and a complimentary soda or beer ticket. The race is directly linked to the St. Mary's fall festival, with funds raised benefiting the school and parish. Following the run, attendees can enjoy polkas, German cuisine, inflatables, and live music scheduled throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, alongside age-group prizes ranging from 9-and-under to 70-plus. The total prize value exceeds $500.

Harvest Moon Run je rovná, asfaltová 5K-čka, kde sa dá bežať aj prejsť, a to v Route 66 State Parku. Štart je po zotmení, o 19:00 CDT. Tento ročný komunitný beh má fakt praktickú nočnú výbavu: účastníci 5K dostanú dlhorukávové tričko a čelovku Energizer. Celú akciu organizuje dobrovoľná 501(c)(3) charita. Trať je jednoduchá a prístupná, hodí sa pre chodcov, tých, čo idú 5K prvýkrát, rodiny aj pretekárov, čo súťažia v kategóriách. Výťažok ide na podporu miestnych organizácií, čo pomáhajú hladným, a beh povzbudzuje účastníkov, aby priniesli konzervy alebo balené jedlo na ich zbierku „Fill the Ford with Food“. Deti majú svoj vlastný, bezplatný Fun Run ešte pred 5K, s cenami pre Mini Moonie Dash, Moonie 1/2 Mile a Moonie Mile. Na 5K-čke dostanú medaily celkoví víťazi aj víťazi kategórií, od mládežníckych bežcov až po kategóriu 70+. Fred Bird príde pred štartom, čo prispieva k večernej atmosfére miestneho festivalu.

The Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk takes place on a Sunday in October at Tower Grove Park. It features a timed 5k run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk. Participants unable to attend in person can select the ROC from Home option. Registration begins on World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. The event originated with the Jorgensen family, honoring Brenda, their wife, mother, and Nana, during her battle with ovarian cancer. The day aims to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, provide support for survivors, and commemorate those lost to the disease. Each registration includes a limited edition shirt, subject to availability. ROC from Home shirts will be mailed after the in-person event for an additional shipping fee.

The Rayni Day Miracles 5K is a mass start running race, perfect for enjoying the energy of running alongside everyone.

Spooky Sprint St. Louis is a Halloween-themed running event in the St. Louis area offering distances for nearly all types of participants: a kids dash, untimed 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, virtual race, and a Volunteer then Run option. It is designed for families as much as runners aiming for a specific time, with youth pricing for the 5k and 10k and a free kids dash option for children not wanting the shirt and medal package. The in-person races begin together in the morning, with packet pickup beforehand and live results available post-race. The timed events use chip timing and include awards, while the 1 mile and kids dash remain low-pressure. Registrations typically include a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal, with a mini bib and youth-sized shirt for the kids dash. Finish-line treats, free race photos, and the virtual option contribute to a casual holiday run atmosphere rather than a competitive race-day production.

The St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle is an October running event offering 5K and 10K distances, along with virtual 5K and 10K options for those who prefer to run elsewhere. Participants registered for the main races receive a race shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher mug, aligning with the event's name. The available facts do not list specific streets or landmarks on the course, but the format is clear: select the 5K or 10K distance, run it in person or virtually, and conclude with cider-themed giveaways. Families are welcome, as the event features an untimed 12-and-under kids' division that includes its own bib, mug, caramel apple, and hot apple cider.

The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race is a fall race weekend in Eureka, Missouri, focusing on Halloween costumes alongside finish times. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or 1-mile fun run, accommodating those aiming for 13.1 miles, families on a short outing, and anyone seeking a costume-friendly race day.

Junior League of Saint Louis Cinnamon Roll 5K je ranná 5K-čka, ktorú si môžeš odbehnúť alebo prejsť s meraním času v Tower Grove Park v St. Louis. Štart je pri Sons of Rest Pavilion, blízko vchodu z Grand Avenue. Štartové balíčky si vieš vyzdvihnúť pred akciou v sídle Junior League v Kirkwood alebo ráno v deň pretekov priamo v parku. Aj keď je táto séria pretekov nová, celé je to o jednej dlhoročnej miestnej dobrote: domáce škoricové slimáky od JLSL, tradícia St. Louis už od 1940s. Všetci, čo dobehnú, dostanú škoricové slimáky, kávu a občerstvenie po pretekoch. Prví traja muži a ženy získajú medaily a tucet Junior League of STL škoricových slimákov. Na akcii je aj Detský „Fun Dough Dash“, 200-yardový beh pre deti od 2 do 10 rokov, pričom všetky malé deti, čo dobehnú, dostanú medailu. Výťažok z registrácie ide na podporu vzdelávania detí v St. Louis cez organizácie ako Girls Inc., Operation Food Search, LifewiseSTL a KidSmart, s cieľom vyzbierať $10,000. So psami nemôžeš prísť, takže je to celé o ľuďoch, koláčoch a behu v parku.

Coyote Crawl 5K a Head for the Hills 10K ti dajú na výber dve trate priamo v Bellefontaine Cemetery, čo je mimochodom prvé Level III Arborétum v Missouri. Tieto preteky s časomierou, kde musíš byť osobne na štarte, začínajú ráno a môžu sa ich zúčastniť len 250 bežcov, lebo je tam dosť problém s parkovaním. Ak nemôžeš prísť, máš aj virtuálnu možnosť – odbehneš si ktorúkoľvek vzdialenosť na vlastnej trase, kedykoľvek počas trvania akcie. Trasa vedie cez 314 akrov Bellefontaine, čo je historický Garden Cemetery západne od Mississippi a miesto, kde je pochovaných 87 000 ľudí. Pre tvoju bezpečnosť sú bicykle na trati zakázané. Ocenenia dostanú prví traja muži a ženy v každom závode. Celý výťažok ide na podporu iniciatív Friends of Bellefontaine, ako sú napríklad Angels Rest, ochrana historických pamiatok a vzdelávacie prehliadky.

MO' Cowbell takes place on race morning in historic St. Charles, Missouri, offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K on flat, fast courses. The setup is manageable for first-timers and runners aiming for a personal best. A virtual option is available for those unable to run on site. The in-person entry includes a long-sleeve performance shirt, a unique finisher medal, free parking, free downloadable race photos, and packet pickup available over two days. Following the races, the event continues its cowbell theme with a family-friendly party featuring food, music, and post-finish socializing.

The Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends at the Muny Festival Grounds in Forest Park, providing both races a focused starting and finishing area within one of St. Louis’s most utilized public parks. Organized by the St. Louis Track Club, this autumn road race features a half marathon and a 5K. It employs an open-start window following each official gun start, allowing runners to cross the start line individually rather than in a mass start. First held in 1980, it holds the distinction of being the longest-running half marathon in the St. Louis area. The event provides a traditional road race structure, prioritizing the competition over a festival atmosphere. All finishers receive custom medals, prize money is awarded to the top three male and female half marathon finishers, and age-group awards extend through 70+. Overall awards are also given to the top 5K runners. A virtual participation option is offered for those unable to attend Forest Park in person.