Run for the Dogs - St. Louis
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 1675 S Mason Rd, St Louis, MO
- Distance
- 5k
From the Organizer
Run for the Dogs 5K features a fast, flat, and scenic course and proceeds from this event support a local rescue!
Join us on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 9:00 am for an exciting event that features the scenic views of Queeny Park and supports a local rescue. With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
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T-Shirt
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Finisher Medal
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Dog Charm
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5k Run/Walk Entry
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Chip Timed Race Bib
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Live Race Results
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Finisher Photographs
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Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!
Can I Run with My Pet? Absolutely! We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities! So you can run or walk with or without your pet! All pets that are participating must be on a short lead and well behaved.
Can I participate virtually? Yes, click here to register for our Virtual Run for the Dogs.
Start Time: All Participants will start at 9:00AM.
Packet Pickup: will be on race day beginning 1 hour prior to race start time.
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
85°
Typical Low
65°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St Louis, MO
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Dogs - St. Louis
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 1675 S Mason Rd, St Louis, MO
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for the Dogs - St. Louis?
- Run for the Dogs - St. Louis is a running race held in St Louis, Missouri on September 6, 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 Run for the Dogs - St. Louis?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri at 1675 S Mason Rd, St Louis, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Dogs - St. Louis?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run for the Dogs - St. Louis
Sep 6, 2026