Think you have what it takes to Beat Beethoven? Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor generally takes about 31-35 minutes to play, depending on the conductor and orchestra.
This inaugural "Beat Beethoven Virtual 5K" is a fundraising event for Classic 107.3, the Voice for the Arts in St. Louis, and will take place December 15-20, 2020 in celebration of Beethoven's 250th Birthday. (Beethoven was baptized on December 17, 1770, so it's likely he was born one or two days before.) We'll be playing Beethoven's 5th Symphony on Classic 107.3 every day of the race period so that you can run to the music with encouragement from our hosts. If you finish the 3.1 miles before the last note sounds, you've officially beaten Beethoven!
We hope to have at least 250 supporters participating in this virtual race, and everyone who registers will receive an event t-shirt and a finisher's medal (plus on-air shoutouts if you "beat Beethoven")! Kids under the age of 18 receive a $10.73 discount on the registration price.
Registration fees
Virtual 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Virtual 5K. Registrants receive a shirt and finisher medal.
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$32.00Jun 18 – Dec 9
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$40.00
Late Registration
Dec 10 – Dec 20
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Virtual 5K - Classic 107.3 Supporter Package Closed
Includes registration for the Virtual 5K, race shirt and finisher medal, plus a generous donation to the station in honor of Classic 107.3's signal. Registrant will receive a Beethoven CD selected by Classic 107.3 hosts in addition to the standard registration perks.
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$107.30Jun 18 - Dec 20
Virtual 5K - Beethoven's 250th Birthday Package Closed
Includes registration for the Virtual 5K, race shirt and finisher medal, plus a generous donation to the station in honor of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. Registrant will receive a Beethoven CD selected by Classic 107.3 hosts plus exclusive digital content from Classic 107.3 about Beethoven in addition to the standard registration perks.
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$250.00Jun 18 - Dec 20
Virtual 5K - Maestro Package Closed
Includes registration for the Virtual 5K, race shirt and finisher medal, plus a generous donation to ensure the longevity of the station. Registrant will receive all the items at the lower levels, plus a "Beethoven Complete Edition" Box Set, with 90 CDs including more than 100 hours of music and additional digital content. The set spans orchestral, concerto, keyboard, chamber, music for the stage, choral and vocal works, encompassing Beethoven's most familiar and iconic masterpieces, alongside rarities and recently reconstructed fragments and sketches in world-premiere recordings. The roster of artists and ensembles includes some of Beethoven’s greatest contemporary exponents, in performances that have won critical acclaim worldwide. (A $100 value)
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$500.00Jun 18 - Dec 20
Contact information
- Event contact
- Julie Schuster
- Phone
- 314-881-3067
