The nonprofit, RRCA-sanctioned St. Charles Runners Club is proud to present the 38th running of the FLAT FIVE. This unique event includes a 5 Mile run, a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Back again this year - cash prizes for the top three Overall male/female, awards for the top finishers and age groups, and soft style shirts! A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local charities. Check out the benefiting 2018 charity: 2000 Feet
Thank you to our special event sponsors! Click on their image to learn more about them.
Presenting Sponsor:
- Date | Sunday, August 4th, 2019
- Start Time
- 5 Mile | 7:30am
- 1 Mile | 8:30am
- 50 Meter Toddler Trot | 9:00am
- Location | St. Charles Veterans Memorial Park, near the Lewis & Clark Boathouse (New location due to flooding)
- The events are set in the 19th century atmosphere of historic downtown St. Charles, MO. They start and finish on the St. Charles riverfront in the north end of Frontier Park, directly behind Missouri's first state capitol. Parking lots are located on the west side of Riverside Drive. The large bandstand serves as our race headquarters.
- Swag
- Soft style shirts guarantee to 5 Mile participants who register by 7/21. 1 Mile participants can choose to purchase an event shirt for $10 until 7/21. Sizes available: Youth Medium-2XL.
- Soft style shirts guarantee to 5 Mile participants who register by 7/21. 1 Mile participants can choose to purchase an event shirt for $10 until 7/21. Sizes available: Youth Medium-2XL.
- Packet Pickup and Late Registration
- 8/3 | 10am-4pm | Fleet Feet Sports - St. Charles
- 8/4 | beginning at 6:30am | race site at the bandstand
- Course | The 5 Mile course begins near the Lewis & Clark Boathouse and is an out-and-back on the Katy Trail. There is a water station in the park - which the runners pass two times. The 1 Mile course is an out-and-back on the Katy Trail. The Toddler Trot is held in the grass, so it is safe for very wobbly toddlers!
- Awards | Cash prizes! Awards to the top three overall male/female winners in the 5 Mile. $100 awarded to top overall male/female, $50 to second, and $25 for third overall. Plaque awards to the top three male/females in Masters division along with male/females in the 5 Mile to the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
- Join the Club
The St. Charles Runners Club is a social club that promotes and encourages running. We host races, group runs, social get-togethers, and the occasional business meeting. We also assist local running-oriented charitable causes. The St. Charles Runners Club is a nonprofit sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and governed by an elected Board of Directors.
- Questions? | Email Race Director
Registration fees
5 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00May 15 – Jul 22
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$30.00Jul 23 – Aug 4
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1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00May 15 – Jul 22
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$20.00Jul 23 – Aug 4
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Manoj Sood
- manojcsood@hotmail.com
- Website
- Visit website