Weather Plan
While this event is rain or shine and we are planning to move forward with the event at this time, participant safety is our primary concern. If there is severe weather that would cause a safety concern, such as lightning, we may delay, reschedule or cancel the event. We will monitor the weather situation throughout the morning, and if there are any changes to the event schedule or plans, we will notify all participants via both email and text alerts.
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 R4R7 t-shirt, or upgrade to a R4R hooded sweatshirt for an additional $15! *Hoodies are only available while supplies last. **Shirt cannot be guaranteed if ordered after March 31** **Shirts guaranteed for the first 250 registrants**
Online registration closes at 11:59pm on April 17th,
UPDATE: *** there will be NO in-person registration at packet pickup and on race morning***
Since 2017, R4R has built a vibrant native and foreign-born community who advocate for, stand in solidarity with, and support refugees and immigrants. Since our inaugural event we have raised over $34,000 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 hoodie!
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$28.74Jan 16 – Mar 24
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$34.09Mar 25 – Apr 12
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$39.44Apr 13 – Apr 17
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5K Youth (ages 12 & under) Closed
Online registration closed-
Timed 5K run/walk. Youth pricing.
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$18.04Jan 16 – Mar 24
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$18.04Mar 25 – Apr 12
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$18.04Apr 13 – Apr 17
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1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
Untimed 1 mile run/walk
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$18.04Jan 16 – Mar 24
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$18.04Mar 25 – Apr 12
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$18.04Apr 13 – Apr 17
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5k Virtual Closed
Online registration closed-
Complete a 5K anywhere, anytime - in your neighborhood, park, or on a treadmill. Every step supports refugee and immigrant families in our community.
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$28.74Jan 16 – Apr 12
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$28.74Apr 13 – Apr 17
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Packet Pickup Information
Pre-race packet pickup
Packets will be available before race day at Running Niche on the following dates/time:
Running Niche at 1601 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110.
- Thursday, April 17th - 4pm-7pm
- Friday, April 18th - 12pm-6pm
Race Day packet pickup - Saturday, April 19th
7:00am-8:30am
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
