
From the Organizer
Join us Friday, July 4 for the 8th annual Stars and Stripes Runs. Start your holiday with some fun exercise! Come RUN and WALK with us! The run will be held at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. 5K will begin at 8:30am, and Fun Run starts at 9:30am! Participants are encouraged to come back that evening and enjoy the free 4th of July Fireworks Celebration starting at 6:00 p.m.
Awards for the 5K will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the first-place finishers in each age group. Age groups are separated by male and female and are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Each participant in the Fun Run will receive a medal for running. **Shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by June 16th.
All Ages welcomed!
STARS AND STRIPES 5K FEES:
$25 Early Bird, now through May 31st
$35 June 1st through July 3rd
$45 Race Day
FUN RUN FEES:
$15 through Race Day
PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, 7/3, 10:30am-6:30pm @ Dick's Sporting Goods, 64 THF Blvd Chesterfield MO 63005
Saturday, 7/4, 7:30-8:30am @ Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex (Race Location), 17925 North Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63005
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Charles 7 Ssw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
49,591
as of 2023
Elevation
536 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 13 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
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Days to train
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Chesterfield Stars & Stripes - 5k and Kids Fun Run
Jul 4, 2026