Greater St. Louis Marathon
Race Date
Apr 11, 2026
Location
St. Louis, MO
The Experience
Experience a Marathon Reimagined! Discover the excitement of the Greater St. Louis Marathon scheduled for April 11, 2026. This not-to-be-missed event promises a weekend filled with exciting courses, iconic landmarks, and vibrant celebrations, including the return of the National Running Club Championships & Rally. With festivities kicking off downtown and concluding with a lively after-party, participants can look forward to live music, local cuisine, and an unparalleled city tour showcasing the spirit of St. Louis, the Gateway to the Best.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Tech Blend Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Start Location
5029 Northrup Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
2.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MO25006MU · Greater St. Louis Half-Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9023 years running
~3,066 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 42 states
winner 1:07:17
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 122,387 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
122,387
Median time
2:10:10
Latest turnout
3,682
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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