For more than 100 years, the International Institute has welcomed immigrants and refugees from around the world to our city. The Race for Refugees began in 2017 by community member Heather Heuwe in response to the initial federal travel ban on 7- Muslim-majority nations. The Race for Refugees brings people together to celebrate multiculturalism in our region and raise funds that help support first-touch services for refugees and immigrants.
During registration, participants have the option to choose between a R4R5 t-shirt, or upgrade to a R4R premium shirt for an additional $7! *Premium shirts are only available while supplies last. **Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed if ordered after March 31**
Online registration closes at 11:59pm on April 20th, and in-person registration is available at packet pickup and on race morning.
R4R started back in 2017 in response to the initial federal ban on 7 Muslim-majority nations. Since our inaugural event we have raised over $30,000 for our local refugee and immigrant community via the International Institute of St. Louis. Join our family-friendly event (bring those dogs & strollers!) and help create a more welcoming community for ALL!
*Choose our chip-timed 5K or untimed 1 mile fun run.
*Choose between a race t-shirt or a premium shirt!
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Registration fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$25.00Jan 25 – Mar 30
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$30.00Mar 31 – Apr 14
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$35.00Apr 15 – Apr 20
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5K Youth (ages 12 & under) Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K run/walk. Youth pricing.
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$15.00Jan 25 – Mar 30
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$15.00Mar 31 – Apr 14
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$15.00Apr 15 – Apr 20
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1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Untimed 1 mile run/walk
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$15.00Jan 25 – Mar 30
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$15.00Mar 31 – Apr 14
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$15.00Apr 15 – Apr 20
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Packet Pickup Information
Pre-race packet pickup and in-person registration (cash or credit)
Packets will be available before race day at the International Institute of St. Louis (3401 Arsenal St, 63118) on the following dates/time:
International Institute of St Louis
Thursday, April 18th - 4pm-6pm
Running Niche at 1601 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110.
Friday, April 19th - 12pm-6pm
Race Day packet pickup and in-person registration - Sunday, April 21st
8am-8:45am
Sons of Rest Shelter in Tower Grove Park
East Gate entrance to TGP off of Grand Ave.
St. Louis, MO. 63110
Awards Info
Top overall male & female
Top male & female, 19 & under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Contact information
- Event contact
- Samson Hillary
- hillarys@iistl.org
- Phone
- (314) 930-2887
