Forest Park Cross Country Festival
St. Louis, United States • 12 Sep 2026
2026 Forest Park Cross Country Festival
The Forest Park Cross Country Festival is a running event held in Saint Louis, Missouri. The event takes place within the grounds of Forest Park, providing participants with the opportunity to run through the park's natural landscape. This gathering serves as a prominent meet for regional athletics, bringing together both community members and competitive student athletes.
The festival features an Open Race, which is designed as an all-comers event. This category is open to the general public, allowing residents and visitors to participate in a cross country format regardless of their affiliation with a specific team. Following the open participation segment, the festival hosts races featuring high school cross country teams from across the Midwest.
Participants and spectators can observe some of the top high school talent from the region competing on the same course used for the public race. The event is scheduled for a single day in September and focuses on promoting the sport of cross country within a public park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.