Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
A unique 5k/10k/Half Marathon in the heart of downtown St. Charles with a little bonus, non-technical, shady trail off of the Katy....truly a hidden gem! Come on out and see for yourself! Enjoy these flat and fast routes starting on the Katy Trail near Bike Stop Cafe and the Katy Depot. All the routes go through Frontier Park then north on the soft path. Beautiful river views! Post run fun at the Bike Stop Cafe including coffee and beer specials and social time on the patio!
For more information including, but not limited to race options, course maps, schedule of events, packet pickup, volunteer signup, sponsorship info, parking, etc. Please visit - https://www.mseracing.com/love-to-run-st-charles
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
89°
Low
69°
Conditions
Chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
28%
Wind
3 to 7 mph
Host City
About Saint Charles, MO
Population
71,048
as of 2023
Elevation
570 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon
- Date
- June 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon?
- Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon is a running race held in Saint Charles, Missouri on June 13, 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 Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Saint Charles, Missouri at 500 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Love to Run St. Charles 5k | 10k | Half Marathon
Jun 13, 2026