Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash
Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Saint Louis, MO, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- August 16, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
About
Forest Park Forever is partnering with Big River Running to host the annual Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash, the only race in Forest Park that supports Forest Park! Help us maintain this community treasure while enjoying the views that make it the "Best City Park" in the country. Bring your little ones for the Kids Dash.
Virtual Registration
Want to participate but can't join us in the Park on race day? Register as a "virtual runner" and receive your exclusive 2026 t-shirt to wear with Forest Park pride.
Results
To view your in-person 5K results, visit www.forestparkforever.org/5K.
Location
The race will begin near the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash, contact Events Manager Kristin Eberhart at keberhart@forestparkforever.org or 314.561.3447.
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
89°
Typical Low
70°
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
City 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 Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
24
Days to train
- Race
- Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Forest Park 5K & Kids Dash
Aug 16, 2026