Forest Park Cross Country Festival

St. Louis, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Forest Park Cross Country Festival

The Forest Park Cross Country Festival takes place in Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO, on 12 September 2026. The festival includes an open running event titled Open Race. That open race is a 5K running-only event with an entry fee of $15.00.

Registration for the Open Race opens on 23 April 2026 and closes on 12 September 2026. The event is described as an all-comers open race that permits broad participation rather than requiring qualification.

The festival setting is Forest Park in Saint Louis. In addition to the open race, the event schedule includes high school cross country competition featuring regional high school athletes from the Midwest. The description provided by the organizer indicates both community-level participation and adjacent high school races at the same festival.

Details such as specific race start times, age categories, or course layout are not provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Open Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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