The St. Charles Half Marathon presented by Altra Running is back again for 2022! Starting from Missouri Research Park, the 13.1 miles showcase the area's natural beauty. Participants receive their choice of commemorative race swag: BOCO elite runner hat or gender-specific singlet. Those who can't decide can get both for an additional fee. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal celebrating their accomplishment!
Can't make it to the in-person event but want to be a part of the fun and stay motivated? Sign up for the half marathon as a virtual runner and receive the same swag and custom finisher medal as in-person participants, and complete the distance on your own!
Registration fees
Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Join us for an in-person race in St. Charles, featuring a combination of roads mixed with gravel and paved roads.
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$65.00Feb 2 – Mar 31
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$70.00Apr 1 – Apr 28
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$75.00Apr 29 – May 15
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Virtual Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Participate in the St. Charles Half Marathon virtually! Run on your own, submit your time (run any day from May 10th through May 31st), and get great swag!
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$40.00Feb 2 – Apr 28
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$45.00Apr 29 – May 15
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Packet Pickup
Your race packets and those of any friends and family can be picked up on...
- Friday, May 13th | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Fleet Feet - Des Peres
- Saturday, May 14th | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Fleet Feet - St. Charles
- Sunday, May 15th | opens at 6:45am | Missouri Research Park
- Virtual participants can choose to have their packet mailed to them for $6.
Swag
Participants can choose between a gender-specific singlet or an elite runner hat.
- Singlet: Beat the heat and add this light running singlet to your summer wardrobe. Featuring lightweight, breathable, moisture-managing fabric, you'll have fresh assurance with the antibacterial treatment and odor control fabric. Singlets feature a relaxed fit and come in gender-specific sizing. Review the sizing chart to find your best fit!
- Elite Runner Hat: The BOCO Gear Elite Runner hat features a reshaped bill that mimics that of a baseball cap for greater sun and glare protection. The ventilator mesh side and rear panels help the heat escape to keep you cool. Bottom line, whether you run fast or a little less fast, you will be styling in this tech-savvy hat! A must-have for your summer running wardrobe. One size fits most. Participants can choose to purchase additional hats for $23 each ($30 value).
Finisher Medal & Awards
IN-PERSON: Half Marathon finishers will receive a custom finisher medal. Awards to the top three overall male/female finishers and the top three male/female in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Awards are based on chip time. VIRTUAL: All virtual participants will receive a custom finisher medal. There are no overall or age group awards for the virtual event.
Results
In-Person - All in-person participants who provide a cell phone number during registration will receive their results via text message shortly after crossing the finish line. Follow live in-person results here.
Virtual - Virtual participants can submit their times anytime between May 10-31. Instructions on how to record and submit your times will be emailed to all virtual participants on 5/10.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at the St. Charles Half Marathon? All volunteers will receive a BOCO Gear Hat and Fleet Feet gift card. Have a group interested? Donations are available for groups of 5 or more.
Sponsors & Partnerships
We are proud to introduce Altra Running as the St. Charles Half Marathon presenting sponsor. Founded in 2009, their natural philosophy on running with the signature FootShape™ design took them from the back room of a specialty running store to the front of the pack on roads and trails across the world. The company was built upon this innovative approach which has kept them going for over a decade and aims to keep you running for a lifetime. We are thrilled to have them on board to take our event to the next level with their innovation and inspiration.
Proud to support and partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. To learn more about how St. Jude is saving lives and how you can help, please visit StJude.org
Course Preview Run
Fleet Feet St. Louis and Altra Running are excited to offer a course preview run for the St. Charles Half Marathon on Sunday, April 10th starting at 7:30am. Get the opportunity to become familiar with the half marathon course prior to race day. All are welcome to attend and race registration is not required. Altra Running representatives, Ansel and Dom, will also be there to talk and answer any questions about the brand and their shoes. Altra shoe demos will be available. Follow the Facebook Event for updates.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Hannah Hughes, Fleet Feet St. Louis