Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri's first - and the world's 44th - Level III Arboretum during the emergence of Spring. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine's 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi. Participate in-person or virtually.
In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, March 18th
Check-in 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:35 a.m.
Registration for the chip-timed in-person runs includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal. Register by Noon on March 1 to get your race shirt and medal delivered directly to you. Estimated shipping date is March 10.
After March 1, there will be a limited number of shirts available. These shirts will be available for pick up on race day.
Bib pickup is on race morning 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
RESTRICTIONS: For the safety of race participants, bicycles and pets on leashes will not be permitted in the race.
Virtual 5K/10K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between March 12-19.
Registration Includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal.
You must register by March 1st to get a race shirt and medal. Estimated shipping date is March 10.
Thank you!
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
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.
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$15.00
10K (In-Person) Closed
Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk
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$50.00
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.
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$30.00
Virtual 5K Closed
Virtual 5K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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$35.00
Virtual 5K - No Shirt/No Medal Closed
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Virtual 5K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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$15.00
Virtual 10K Closed
Virtual 10K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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$50.00
Virtual 10K - No Shirt/No Medal Closed
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Virtual 10K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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$30.00
Packet Pickup Info
Shirts and medals will be mailed out after registration.
In-Person participants must pick their bib up at the race on race morning from 7:30am-8:30am.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each race.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Joe Shields
- jshields@bcastl.org
- Phone
- 314-880-5879
Sponsors
- ReelEyez Media
- Duncker Streett
- Hansen's Tree Service
- The Steward Family Foundation
- YMCA
- New Balance
- Bearing Commodities
- Chris & Polly Bade
- David and Barbara Jolley
- Cindy & Sandy Peters
