Love to Run St. Charles
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Love to Run St. Charles - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
This event takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in historic downtown St. Charles and offers three distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 mile)
All distances start on the Katy Trail near Bike Stop Café and the Katy Depot. Routes are described as flat and fast with river views through Frontier Park. The course includes a soft, shady, non-technical bonus trail located just off the Katy Trail.
Registration includes a race t-shirt, finisher medal, live race results, race photos, awards for top finishers, and a post-race celebration with music, food, and drinks. Travlin' Tom's Coffee Truck and Kona Ice will be onsite selling items. A portion of every race entry benefits Camp Indigo Point.
Pre-event packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Bike Stop Cafe, 701 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO. The race start and finish area is at the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park, 500 S Riverside Dr. Public parking is available across the street, along Riverside Drive, and at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse & Museum parking lot, which is recommended for convenience.
On-course nutrition should be carried by participants; water and an electrolyte drink will be provided. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and top three in age groups for each race. Time cutoffs are 3.5 hours for the half marathon and 3 hours for the 5K and 10K. There are no refunds or transfers and no inclement weather makeup date; race management may alter or cancel the event for safety. Photos may be taken and used for promotional purposes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
