
From the Organizer
Kick off the last day of the Ballwin Days Festival with a competitive 5k and/or 1 mile family fun walk/run. Adults and children alike are welcome to run in either or both races. The race starts in finishes is beautiful Vlasis Park.
For more information including, but not limited to race options, course maps, schedule of events, packet pickup/endurance expo, volunteer - signup, sponsorship info, parking, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/ballwin-days-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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Charles 7 Ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,835
as of 2023
Elevation
640 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ballwin Days 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Chesterfield Stars & Stripes - 5k and Kids Fun Run
4 miles away
• August 23 Training Ride •
4 miles away
Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
The SKIPPO Trail Race
Less than a mile away
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.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Ballwin Days 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Aug 16, 2026