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- Marathon
- Half
St
St. Louis Marathon
Hilly downtown streets, past the Gateway Arch and through Forest Park.
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2027 edition
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Countdown
152
days to 3 Apr 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Hilly
- Climb
- 250 m
- Entry
- $125
About
The race
The St. Louis Marathon takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, and runs through several central neighborhoods of the city. The course passes major landmarks including the Gateway Arch and sections of Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Runners follow a route that combines downtown streets with long stretches through park roads and residential areas, providing views of both the city skyline and green spaces. The race starts and finishes in downtown St. Louis near the Gateway Arch.
Location
St. Louis, MO, United States
North America · typically 12°C (54°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
- 01
Cool 07:00 start
The marathon starts at 07:00 and typical race-day temperature is 12.4°C, so dress for a cool morning and avoid over-layering once you're moving.
From the start time, temperature
- 02
Respect the 250 m climb
The course is hilly with 250 m of total climb; run the climbs by effort and use the descents to recover rather than forcing the pace.
From the elevation profile
- 03
Arch start and finish
The race starts and finishes downtown near the Gateway Arch, so sort your warm-up and post-race meet-up around that area.
From the description
- 04
Forest Park rhythm
The route passes the Gateway Arch and long stretches of Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the US; use the park roads to settle into a steady rhythm.
From the description
In St. Louis, MO
Getting around
Use MetroLink to reach downtown on race day; it avoids the road closures around the Gateway Arch and start/finish area.
Spectator spots
Spectators can watch from the Gateway Arch grounds and Forest Park; both are central and give multiple views of the race.
Recover and wander
For recovery, take an easy walk in Forest Park or along the riverfront; then explore neighborhoods such as Central West End or Soulard.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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