Registration is now open for our 2026 Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10K!
Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri's first Level III Arboretum during the beautiful autumn! 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.
Because of parking limitations, we will limit the event to the first 250 registrants. Spots are limited, so register now!
To guarantee the option to receive a race shirt and medal, participants must register by October 12.
Registrations received on or after October 12 are not guaranteed a shirt or medal. A limited number of shirts and medals will be available for purchase at the race, while supplies last.
In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, November 7th
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.
Packet pickup is on race morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
RESTRICTIONS: For the safety of race participants, bicycles will not be permitted in the race.
Virtual 5K/10K—Complete your walk/run on your turf anytime between October 31 and November 7.
Limited quantities of shirts and commemorative medals will be available for purchase at the event! Register now!
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.
Packet Pickup Info
In-Person participants can pick up their bib, shirt and medal 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
- Phone
- 314-381-0750
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K (In-person)
Timed in-person 5K Run/Walk.
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Register for 5K (In-person)$39.44
5K - No Shirt/No Medal Option
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 5K Run/Walk.
10K (In-Person)
Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk
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Register for 10K (In-Person)$55.49
10K - No Shirt/No Medal
Discounted registration fee if you choose not to get a shirt and medal. Timed in-person 10K Run/Walk.
Virtual 5K
Virtual 5K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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Register for Virtual 5K$39.44
Virtual 5K - No Shirt/No Medal
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.
Virtual 10K
Virtual 10K if you can't join us for the In-Person event.
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Register for Virtual 10K$55.49
Virtual 10K - No Shirt/No Medal
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.
Sponsors
- Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions
- David and Barbara Jolley
