
From the Organizer
Don’t miss your chance to race through St. Louis CITY SC’s world-class stadium district and cross the finish line inside Energizer Park!
On Sunday, Sept. 27th, CITY SC will host the CITY Sprint 5K Race presented by BJC HealthCare. Starting at Lou Fusz Plaza, participants will run, jog or walk through the streets of Downtown West, with the race route featuring up-close looks at CITY SC landmarks such as the team’s practice fields; Washington University Orthopedics High Performance Center; CITY Pavilion; CITY SC’s front office headquarters, SoMa House; as well as Pillars of the Valley, the permanent monument to Mill Creek Valley. The race will end inside Energizer Park, with the finish line on the pitch.
All participants will receive a commemorative CITY Sprint 5K T-shirt, finisher's medal, and race day photos, and more
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
57°
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 CITY Sprint 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CITY Sprint 5k
Sep 27, 2026