35th Annual Run for the Hills
- Date
- September 19–26, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk · 1 Mile Kids Run & more
From the Organizer
35 Years of Running these Hills!
Now is the perfect time to get ready for the 2026 Run for the Hills. Whether you want to run the 5k, walk the 1 miler, watch your kids compete in the 1 mile race or sign up to get a very fashionable t-shirt which have been spotted in countries across the globe, all of the money raised from the Run for the Hills is spent directly on our beloved neighborhood Francis Park. Please sign up to support your park and neighborhood and encourage your neighbors and friends to join you.
Bring your block, bring your bootcamp, bring your babies in their running strollers - just show up and be ready for a fun morning on September 19th!
Register by September 1st to guarantee a T-Shirt!
5k race starts at 8 at Donovan and Itaska.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
80°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Louis, MO
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 35th Annual Run for the Hills, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- 35th Annual Run for the Hills
- Date
- September 19–26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 35th Annual Run for the Hills?
- 35th Annual Run for the Hills is a running race held in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 35th Annual Run for the Hills?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri at Nottingham and Childress, Saint Louis, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 35th Annual Run for the Hills?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
35th Annual Run for the Hills
Sep 19, 2026