Online registration is closed.
Race only registrations available November 13 from 7:45 AM until 8:30 AM.
5K for $15 and 10K for $25.
Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s 314 acres during the cooler temperatures of Fall. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives noted on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi and the over 9,000 trees throughout the cemetery.
Please join us and benefit from an excellent fitness opportunity, enjoy the grounds and cooler weather, contemplate the stories, and know you travel the same pathways as scores of previous generations.
In-person 5K & 10K – chip timed
Check-in 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM, race starts at 8:35 AM
Registration Includes long- sleeved race shirt and commemorative race medal.
Bib pick up is at the race.
Your race shirt and medal will be mailed to you directly.
Online registration ends November 7 at 11:59 pm. A limited number of registratinos will be available at the cemetery November 13 from 8:00 am to 8:30 am
Virtual 5K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between November 14-28.
Registration Includes long- sleeved race shirt and commemorative race medal.
Your race shirt and medal will be mailed to you directly.
RESTRICTIONS: For the safety of race participants, bicycles and pets on leashes will not be permitted in the race.
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
10K (In-Person) Closed
Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk.
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$50.00Jul 30 - Nov 8
Virtual 10K Closed
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$50.00Jul 30 - Nov 8
10K No Shirt/No Medal Closed
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk. In order to safely hold this event, runners will start in waves. You'll choose your start time during registration.
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$20.00Jul 30 - Nov 8
5K (In-person) Closed
Timed in-person 5K Run/Walk.
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$35.00
5K - No Shirt/Medal Option Closed
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 5K Run/Walk. In order to safely hold this event, runners will start in waves. You'll choose your start time during registration.
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$15.00Jul 30 - Nov 8
Virtual 5K Closed
Virtual 5K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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$35.00
Packet Pickup Info
Shirts and medals will be mailed out approximately 2 weeks before the race. Each registrant will get their own package.
In-Person participants must pick their bib up at the race on race morning from 7:45am-8:30am.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K (in person only).
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cara Crocker
- ccrocker@bcastl.org
- Phone
- 314-381-0750
