2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival
2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Saint Louis, MO, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
An all-comers open race for the Forest Park Cross Country Festival. Come run in this unique event in the beautiful Forest Park, and stick around to see some of the Midwest's top high school cross country talent! Open race kicks off at 7:30am!
This year, we will be offering a team competition! Sign up with your running club, racing team, or gather a group of friends and make a new team! We will be scoring teams based on traditional cross country scoring.
Want to volunteer instead of run? Scroll back up and click on the "volunteer" tab in the menu. We appreciate your support!
Race Bib and Shirt Pick Up
You will pick up your race bib only on the morning of the race at the timing tent near the finish line, starting around 6:30am. There will be no pick up prior to race day. Come early to give yourself plenty of time to get your bib and warm up before the race starts at 7:30am. If you ordered a T-shirt, you will be given a voucher to take to the T-shirt tent so you can grab your size.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
92°
Low
—
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
27%
Wind
5 to 8 mph
Host City
About Saint Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
City Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival
Sep 12, 2026