
From the Organizer
The in-person 2027 Ferguson Twilight Run event is on Saturday, May 15 at 501 South Florissant Road in downtown Ferguson! In-person distances include one mile, 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles). Registered participants will receive a 2027 limited edition FTR T-shirt with race finishers receiving a commemorative medal.
Proceeds from the Ferguson Twilight Run event benefits local non-profits. The 2027 beneficiaries will be announced at a later date.
Thank you for choosing to #RunWithFerguson in the 18th Annual Ferguson Twilight Run.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
293,109
as of 2023
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 Ferguson Twilight Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2027 Ferguson Twilight Run
May 15, 2027