Join us on Kentucky Derby Day for the Inaugural Race for the Roses on Saturday, May 3rd! This 5K Run in Queeny Park benefits St. Louis Children's Hospital and is sponsored by Maplewood and Meramec Valley Community Kiwanis Clubs.
After the race, take part in the "Best Derby Day Hat" contest to receive gift certificates from local businesses! After the race, enjoy water and Derby 2 Bite Brownies while you wait to see who wins the Best Derby Hat Contest. Channel 5’s Rene Knott will also be in attendance as our official emcee!
All registrants will receive a commemorative race shirt. The top male and female overall finishers will receive a Victory Plaque along with a dozen red roses. Age group winners will receive a race medal and a single red rose.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run in Queeny Park. Children ages 12 & Under are only $15 (discount applied at checkout)
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$25.00Jan 16 – Apr 19
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$35.00Apr 20 – May 2
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$40.00May 3 – May 2
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Packet Pickup Information
Packets will be available to pick up on Friday, May 2nd from Fleet Feet Des Peres (11731 Manchester Rd) from 12pm-6pm.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top male and female overall finishers, as well as the top finisher in each age group. There will also be a contest for "Best Derby Day Hat" to receive gift certificates from local business.
Age groups will be 19 & under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over.
Derby Day Hat Contest
Best Derby Day Hat Contest will be held before and during Race, All entries must register at "Hat" table before race or within 10 Minutes after the Start Time of the Race; with winner announced aproximately 20 minutes after first runners cross finish line. Only one Winner will be awarded and will receive Gift Certificates to local businesses/restaurants and several Red Roses. Judging will be conducted by Kiwanis Club Members.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Nancy Willimon
- nwillimon@aol.com
