All Ages, Levels & Abilities Welcome Straight Down Market Street, St. Louis, MO Sunday, August 11th, 2024 Race Start- 7:30am Start (Timed Mile) (Starting line closes at 7:45 a.m. If you plan to compete for an award, you must start at 7:30 a.m.) Post-Race Party at Union Station until 11am Sponsored by LHM |  |
The Market Mile is a community-based, one-mile walk/run that invites you to give back and have fun doing it!
Beyond the promise of sunny summer weather, a one-mile course straight down Market Street, the “take it at your own pace” vibes and a buzzing after-party at Union Station, the Market Mile is different because it’s powering up the nonprofits who work tirelessly on the future of our city.
The Market Mile serves St. Louis through core areas of need: accessible green spaces, safe housing and public safety. These pillars will change as time goes on, but for our inaugural year, we sought four race beneficiaries whose missions aligned with these core needs.
🌳 Accessible Green Spaces | Great Rivers Greenway
Our mission is to make the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a regional network of greenways.
🏠 Safe Housing | Peter & Paul Community Services
Peter & Paul Community Services offers those we serve hope, empowerment, compassion, hospitality and a chance for independence.
🚨 Public Safety | The BackStoppers®
The BackStoppers provides ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, and publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs who have lost their lives or suffered a catastrophic injury in the line of duty.
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Partnering with St. Louis Icons
If the Market Mile’s values could be summed up in three words, it’s be community, accessibility and city pride. Developing city pride takes time, and it takes making fun memories while celebrating the history that weaves through everything, from the architecture to the food.
We are proud to partner with our sponsors, Union Station, Lodging Hospitality Management, and 4 Hands Brewing Co., to bring the Market Mile event to life.
The iconic Union Station is the perfect blend of history and modernity. The renovations that have redefined the hotel and surrounding station pay homage to the rich history of both St. Louis and Union Station, which is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year!
Established in 1986, Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) is a St. Louis-based lodging and hospitality management company; its properties include well-known spots like Westport Social, 360 Rooftop Bar and, most notably, the revitalized Union Station. LHM’s work is transforming the way locals and visitors alike experience St. Louis today and well into the future.
4 Hands Brewing Co. is known for more than brewing delicious craft beer. With a strong focus on community support and philanthropy, the brewery has given back over $300,000 to local nonprofits through its City Wide Mission. There’s no better beer partner for The Market Mile than 4 Hands.
We’ve selected Union Station, LHM and 4 Hands Brewing Co. not only for their contributions to our event, but for the work they do on a daily basis to create a great atmosphere in Downtown St. Louis that we can all enjoy.
Packet Pickup Information
Packets can be picked up at the following times and locations:
Friday, August 9th - 3pm - 7pm at 4 Hands Brewing Co (2nd Floor) - 1220 S 8th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Saturday, August 10th - 12pm - 5pm at Union Station (S 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103)
Race Day, August 11th - 6:30am-7:45am near the start line at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (1 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102)
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Men, Top 3 Overall Women and Top 3 Overall Non-Binary.
Awards will also be given to the top 2 male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Information
The race will start near Kiener Plaza on Market Street, and run west, finishing at Union Station, where the post-race festival will take place.
Course may be subject to change without notice
Registration fees
1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 1 Mile Run on Market Street in Downtown St. Louis! A race for all abilities.
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$30.00Mar 4 – Apr 30
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$35.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$40.00Aug 1 – Aug 11
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1/4 Mile Kids Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Untimed 1/4 mile kids run that will take place after all timed 1 mile races have finished.
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$20.00Mar 4 – Apr 30
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$20.00May 1 – Jul 31
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$20.00Aug 1 – Aug 11
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Mark Spewak
- Phone
- 314-705-2992
