Lafayette Square Patriot Day Race is a 1-mile course around historic Lafayette Park. This timed raced features prize money for the top 3 finishers in the male and female categories ($200, $100, $50) and a $25 gift card to the top age group finisher for male and female runners. There will be a ceremonial 1st responder/military run to kick off the day at 7:50am. T-shirts (Blue/Red/Military Green) for runners who register by August 15th. All runners age 21 & older get a free post-race beer or cocktail.
Race Day Schedule
6:30am - Race Day packet pickup & registratoin opens
7:50am - First Responders/Military 1 Mile Starts
8:10:am - Competitive 1 Mile Run Starts
8:25am - Fun Run Mile Starts
8:45am - Awards Ceremony
The run benefits BackStoppers(R), Charter Athletic League and the Lafayette Square Neighborhood Association.
Registration fees
Competitive 1 Mile Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 1 mile run. Kids 12 & younger will have discount applied automatically during checkout.
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$25.00Jun 22 – Aug 15
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$30.00Aug 16 – Sep 10
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1 Mile - First Responders/Military Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Jun 22 – Aug 15
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$25.00Aug 16 – Sep 10
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Fun and Family Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Great for those that want a relaxing run or walk around the park.
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$25.00Jun 22 – Aug 15
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$30.00Aug 16 – Sep 10
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Virtual 1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Participate in this event virtually. Register by August 15th to get a shirt and goodie bag.
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$25.00Jun 22 – Aug 15
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$25.00Aug 16 – Sep 10
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Packet Pickup Information
Packet Pick Up Running Niche, 1601 Tower Grove Ave
Friday 9/9 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday 9/10 10 am-5:00 pm
Day of race 6:30-7:30 am 1700 Park Ave (by the fountain)
Awards Info
Top 3 in Male & Female: 1st-$200 2nd-$100 3rd-$50
$25 Running Niche Gift Card for:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tom Murphy
- info@lafayettesquare.org