St. Louis, Missouri, United States
The GO! St. Louis Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each April on an urban road in St. Louis, United States. The race ties together the city's sports venues and historic districts better than any shorter St. Louis route can. The course passes Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch along broad city avenues. Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch unfold across broad city avenues that tie St. Louis's districts together.
GO! St. Louis Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next GO! St. Louis Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 April 2027 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Starts and finishes in downtown St. Louis. The course passes Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch along broad city avenues. Forest Park rollers and bridge approaches shape the middle miles, while downtown spectators pack the Arch-adjacent finish chute.
The GO! St. Louis Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The GO! St. Louis Marathon uses open online registration at gostlouis.org with no ballot or qualifying time required. Sign-up for the April race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Tiered pricing increases closer to race day, and charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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