Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri's first Level III Arboretum during the emergence of Spring. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine's 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi. Participate in-person or virtually.
In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, March 22nd
Check-in 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:35 a.m.
Registration for the chip-timed in-person runs includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal.
Packet pickup is on race morning 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
RESTRICTIONS: For the safety of race participants, bicycles and pets on leashes will not be permitted in the race.
Virtual 5K/10K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between March 15-22.
Registration to receive a race shirt and commemorative race medal has ended. Limited quantities of shirts and commemorative medals will be available for purchase at the event! You can still sign up to run the race! Register now!
Thank you!
Proceeds from the race support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the cemetery’s community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours.
Registration fees
5K - No Shirt/No Medal Option
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 5K Run/Walk.
10K - No Shirt/No Medal
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk.
Virtual 5K - No Shirt/No Medal
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Virtual 5K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
Virtual 10K - No Shirt/No Medal
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Virtual 10K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
Packet Pickup Info
In-Person participants must pick their packets up at the race on race morning from 7:30am-8:30am.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each race.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Joe Shields
- jshields@bcastl.org
- Phone
- 314-880-8579
