| Register Today for Missouri's Largest Fitness Event |
 Secure your spot in the 2011 GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend. More than 25,000 participants competed last year in Missouri’s largest fitness event, which features 10 different races for all ages and fitness levels. The event is set for April 9 & 10, 2011 and starts and finishes in downtown St. Louis. The race course includes views of the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Anheuser-Busch Inbev Brewery, Forest Park, City Garden and the UCity Loop. Participants receive top quality amenities, including a Brooks tech shirt and a finisher medal. Lots of crowd support and festive race course entertainment make this a must-do event for your spring calendar. |
Popular Half Marathon Race Continues to Expand | |
The half marathon, presented by PNC Bank continues to increase in participants each year. Last year's race sold out months in advance at 12,500 entrants. To accommodate additional runners, the participation cap has been increased to 15,000 this year. Make plans to secure your spot early for this race, as registrations are ahead of last year at this point. The half marathon has become one of the largest in the U.S., and a must-run race for the Spring. | |
Thousands Enjoy Largest 10K in St. Louis History | |
The second annual GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K & Fun Run drew more than 4,500 finishers, including a record-breaking 3,903 total finishers in the 10K. The previous St. Louis record of 3,330 10K finishers was set in 1989. The men’s winner was Mathew Chesang from Merian, KS with a time of 30:29, finishing second was Big River Running Company’s Adam MacDowell, posting a 30:45. Dan Strackeljahn from Glen Carbon, IL finished third at 31:51. On the women’s side, Kansas City, MO runner Melissa Todd finished the course in 35:20. She was closely followed by last year’s winner - Julie Lossos at 35:57 and third place finisher Margaret Lyons, who finished in 36:15. The popular Halloween 10K & Fun continues to draw thousands new participants each year, many who dress in costume and compete for prizes. Congrats to all the participants in the 10K and Fun Run and thank you for your support. | |
Area Students Start Annual Read, Right & Run Marathon | |
Now in its 10th year, the innovative Read, Right & Run Marathon program kicked off in more than 150 area schools in October. The program encourages students in K-8 to Read 26 books, Right the community with 26 good deeds and Run 26.2 miles over a 6-month period. The students receive a colorful journal to record their progress, while GO! St. Louis staff, school coordinators and parents serve as mentors throughout. If you are interested in enrolling your school or individual child, contact us for program details. | |
Follow GO! St. Louis on New Blog – On The Run With Mona | |
Debuting in early September was a new blog devoted to the inside workings of the GO! St. Louis office, along with insights from Mona Langenberg, who not only holds a key position on the GO! staff, but juggles family, cooking and keeping fit, all while navigating the local running scene. Check it out here. | |
2011 Information & Highlights
- Top quality medals awarded to ALL weekend event participants.
- Brooks short sleeve technical shirts for all marathon, half marathon and marathon relay participants, cotton t-shirts for all other participants
- First name on race bib to all marathon and half marathon participants who register by February 1, 2011
- Water and Gatorade available at 17 aid stations along the marathon course, as well as at the start and finish
- Boston Marathon qualifier
- USATF certified courses
- Half Marathon is one of the largest in the United States
- More than $20,000 in prize money, including prize money for age group winners
- Special guest appearance by Runner’s World Bart Yasso
- Post-race party with entertainment and Michelob ULTRA
- Runner Tracking
- Corral Start
Marathon: 18 years of age or older on race day
Half-Marathon: 14 years of age or older on race day
Marathon Relay: 14 years of age or older on race day
Wheelchair Marathon: must wear helmets at all times, hand crank chairs are not eligible for entry
Participant Race Cap
Due to course limits, participant race caps have been established. We will accept 3,000 participants for the marathon,
15,000 for the half marathon and 500 four-person teams (2,000 total) for the relay marathon. The 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 9 is capped at 2,000 participants. The Children’s Fun Runs and Mature Mile do not have race caps.
Race Courses
Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay:
Course will be certified by USATF and for Boston Marathon qualification. USATF insurance restrictions prohibit strollers/baby joggers, rollerblades/inline skates, and pets on the course. The use of an iPod, mp3 player, CD player or other audio/Video device is strongly discouraged.
• Download 2010 Course Map HERE (course subject to change)
5K Run/Walk
A 3.1 mile certified course running through beautiful Forest Park. Participants will be timed up to 1 hour.
• Download 2010 Course Map HERE
Wheelchair Marathon
Participants must wear helmets at all times and stay to the right side of the road. Full Marathon ONLY. Hand crank chairs are not eligible for entry.
Amenities
All marathoners, half marathoners and relay participants will receive a Brooks short sleeve technical shirt, top quality finisher’s medal, mylar blanket, fluid stations, VIP tent for qualifying elite athletes, gear check, energy gels, course entertainment, post-race food & beverage, medical stations, massage therapy, and of course, spirited neighborhood crowds and hospitable volunteers. Certificates will be available to download and print from our website post-race.
All 5K, Children's Fun Run and Mature Mile participants will receive a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, 1 fluid station, post-race food, beverages & festivities.
Weather Policy
Race officials may cancel, delay or change the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants.
In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.
Aid Stations/Mile Markers
There will be 10 medical stations along the course, as well as paramedics traveling the course on bike. Water, Gatorade, and portable restrooms will be available along the course, as well as the Start and Finish Lines. Energy gel will be available along the course. Food will be provided at the finish. Every mile will be clearly marked on a stand-up sign along the route and each mile will have a race clock.
Timing
Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
GO! St. Louis uses the ChronoTrack system to simplify the timing process for athletes. This system uses a D-tag that is single-use and waterproof. Simply pull the D-Tag off your race bib and attach it to your shoe. Once the D-tag is attached
to your shoe, you will quickly forget that it is even there! Remember your timing device (D-Tag) does not start timing you, until you officially cross the chip mat, near the large GO! St. Louis inflatable start line. There will be several additional timing chip maps located along the course to record your progress and a final chip mat at the finish line. If you forget to affix your
D-Tag prior to the race, you will not receive an official time. For more information, visit the ChronoTrack web site.
Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
GO! St. Louis uses the ChronoTrack system to simplify the timing process for athletes. This system uses a D-tag that is single-use and waterproof. Simply pull the D-Tag off your race bib and attach it to your shoe. Once the D-tag is attached
to your shoe, you will quickly forget that it is even there! Remember your timing device (D-Tag) does not start timing you, until you officially cross the chip mat, near the large GO! St. Louis inflatable start line. There will be several additional timing chip maps located along the course to record your progress and a final chip mat at the finish line. If you forget to affix your
D-Tag prior to the race, you will not receive an official time. For more information, visit the ChronoTrack web site.
Marathon Relay Teams
You will receive a special hand-held D-Tag that will be exchanged between runners on your team.
Corral Start
We will utilize a corral starting system for the 2011 marathon, half marathon and marathon relay. A corralled start will provide a much more efficient and smooth start for everyone. All participants will be assigned corrals based on race results submitted during the registration process. Color-coded race bibs will designate your assigned corral for the race. Marathon and half marathon participants will be asked to submit an estimated finish time, during the registration process. Only results dated between April 1, 2009 and April 1, 2011 will be considered. For first time half marathoners, a valid 10k result will suffice. Marathon Relay participants must supply an estimated finish time. If no valid result is provided for the marathon, half marathon or marathon relay, the participant will be automatically placed in the final corral.
Elite Athlete Status
To qualify for an elite status start in the marathon or half marathon, athletes must have a marathon time of 2:40 or less for the men and a time of 3:10 or less for the women. For the half marathon, a time of 1:15 for the men and 1:30 for the women will qualify. A limited number of elite athletes will qualify for access to the VIP Tent, which includes personal gear check, food, stretching area and massage tables. If you would like to apply for elite status, fill out the form here and send to Race Director Brian Lyons. Forms may also be faxed to 314-727-0893.
Time Limit Rules
The marathon course route re-opens to traffic at a rolling schedule according to a 6 hour marathon pace or (13:44 minutes per mile) beginning 25 minutes after the official race start. The marathon finish line will officially close at 1:25pm. The time limit rules will be strictly enforced, if you need clarification before registering, please call 314-727-0800.
You will receive a special hand-held D-Tag that will be exchanged between runners on your team.
Corral Start
We will utilize a corral starting system for the 2011 marathon, half marathon and marathon relay. A corralled start will provide a much more efficient and smooth start for everyone. All participants will be assigned corrals based on race results submitted during the registration process. Color-coded race bibs will designate your assigned corral for the race. Marathon and half marathon participants will be asked to submit an estimated finish time, during the registration process. Only results dated between April 1, 2009 and April 1, 2011 will be considered. For first time half marathoners, a valid 10k result will suffice. Marathon Relay participants must supply an estimated finish time. If no valid result is provided for the marathon, half marathon or marathon relay, the participant will be automatically placed in the final corral.
Elite Athlete Status
To qualify for an elite status start in the marathon or half marathon, athletes must have a marathon time of 2:40 or less for the men and a time of 3:10 or less for the women. For the half marathon, a time of 1:15 for the men and 1:30 for the women will qualify. A limited number of elite athletes will qualify for access to the VIP Tent, which includes personal gear check, food, stretching area and massage tables. If you would like to apply for elite status, fill out the form here and send to Race Director Brian Lyons. Forms may also be faxed to 314-727-0893.
Time Limit Rules
The marathon course route re-opens to traffic at a rolling schedule according to a 6 hour marathon pace or (13:44 minutes per mile) beginning 25 minutes after the official race start. The marathon finish line will officially close at 1:25pm. The time limit rules will be strictly enforced, if you need clarification before registering, please call 314-727-0800.
- There will be a pace leader leading a 6 hour, marathon pace or 3 hour half marathon pace (13:44 minutes/mile), after allowing an estimated 25 minutes for all participants to cross the start line.
- Any Marathoner, Half Marathoner, or Marathon Relay participant who falls behind the pace after turning onto Olive Blvd (approximately 6 miles), prior to the Half Marathon Turnaround will be required to move to the sidewalk and obey all traffic signals.
- At the half marathon turn-a-round (approximately 9.5 miles), any Marathoner or Marathon Relay Participant, who is behind the pace, must either turn and complete the half marathon or get in the sag wagon.
- Any marathoner, who turns at the half marathon turn-a-round and complete the half marathon, will receive finish line amenities (food, water, medical assistance if needed).
- Any participant who does not complete the event in which they are registered will be listed as “Did Not Finish,” or “DNF.” This list will be separate from the official results.
- After the half marathon turn-a-round, course support (police, course monitors, and water stations) will not be available to marathoners or marathon relay teams who fall behind the 13:44 minute/mile pace. Anyone who falls behind the pace must get in the sag wagon.
- Any marathoner, who does not complete the marathon within the time limit, will not receive a medal or finishing time.
- Marathon Relay Participants: if a team member falls behind the 6 hour pace group, the next participant must begin running once the 6 hour pace group arrives at the relay station.
- Any marathon relay team that does not complete the marathon within the time frame will not receive a medal or finishing time.
- Marathoners who only complete the Half Marathon will not be eligible for awards.
Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay:
All walkers will begin at 7:00 am behind all runners. Walkers will be asked to maintain a 13:44 minute-per-mile pace or faster, with the course shutting down on a graduated pace, 6 hours and 15 minutes after the official start.
5K Run/Walk:
All walkers will begin at 8:00 am behind all runners. Please note, the 5K will start promptly at 8:00 am. No participants will be allowed to start the race once in progress. Also, official finish times will not be recorded after 1 hour .Baby strollers are allowed (5K only) but participants with strollers must line up behind the runners and walkers for safety reasons. No pets, roller blades, skates or bikes are allowed on the course.
Pace Teams
We offer pace teams for both the full and half marathon led by experienced athletes. Visit the official pace team page for pace groups and bios.
Prize Money & Awards
Top male and female in each division
Marathon
Overall: 1st $1,500, 2nd $750, 3rd $500
Masters (40+): 1st $350, 2nd $300, 3rd $250
Grand Master (50+): 1st $200, 2nd $175, 3rd $150
Wheelchair (Marathon only): 1st $300
Half Marathon
Overall: 1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $400
Masters (40+): 1st $350, 2nd $300, 3rd $250
Grand Masters (50+): 1st $200, 2nd $175, 3rd $150
Course Record Bonus: $500
Age Group: 1st (male and female) $100
Winners may receive only one cash award.
Marathon and Half Marathon Awards: Official clock will determine overall winners, five deep, male and female, in these age categories: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Marathon Relay Awards: 3 deep in male, female, coed in the following categories: corporate, family/friends
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