Get fueled by ghouls — join us for the Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race!
The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run with a Halloween twist. It’s a must-attend fall event for serious runners and families alike, whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just enjoying the festive atmosphere! Good luck and happy haunts!
- Scenic running routes
- Saturday: Dog Walk + Fun Run + 5K
- Sunday: 10K + Half Marathon
- Costume contest for each distance
- Halloween themed swag
- Post-race festival in Eureka
- Pumpkin pies & cash prizes
Races + Registration
The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race in Eureka, MO combines the thrill of a top-quality race with the charm of the picturesque town. Half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run distances allow runners of all levels to get into the spooky spirit. New this year – suit up your little Boo and join us for the Great PUPkin Run! This 1-mile run/walk for pets and their humans kicks off our Saturday event at 4 pm. Costumes encouraged, leashes required, wagging tails guaranteed. You may even take home some extra swag as part of our Puppy Costume Contest!
GO! St. Louis partners with local businesses to cultivate a unique experience that includes post-race candy treats, Schlafly beer for the over 21-participants, and a chance to relax and socialize in Trick-or-Treat Village held in Kircher Park.
Don’t forget to dress in costume – the Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race Costume Contest is a haunting highlight returning to the festive event this year!
Participants receive:
- Premium lightweight hoodie
- Festive Finisher Medal
- Digital Finisher Certificate
- Post-race Treat Bag
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Location: Big River West County
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Kircher Park – Eureka, MO
Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time: 5:30am – 7:00am
- Location: Kircher Park – Eureka, MO
Race Day
Half Marathon / 10K Course Map:
https://gostlouis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Half-10K-Map.pdf
5K / Fun Run Course Map:
Race Day Parking
- Race day parking will be available at Eureka Soccer Park
Costume Contest
After the race, stick around for the costume contest! Our costume contest will be held live at a designated time for each distance.
Age Group + Overall Awards
The first three finishers in each age group in the Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K receive a pumpkin pie as a special award. Visit the awards tent after the race to see if you are a winner.
Race Photos
Sponsors
FAQs
The time limit rules listed below will be strictly enforced and will begin when the last runner crosses the start line. Anyone who falls behind the pace must get into the sag vehicle and be transported to the finish, or move to the sidewalk and obey all traffic signals.
Time limits per distance
- Half Marathon: 3 hours and 15 minutes
- 10K: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- 5K: 1 hour
Absolutely, we love walkers, but we ask that you agree to the time limit rules above.
Yes – for our 1-Mile Fun Run, 5K or 10K race we do allow baby joggers or strollers. Participants are asked to start at the back of the start line area.
No. We love our pets too, but for safety reasons pets are not allowed on the course at any time. Participants that compete with a pet will immediately be escorted off the course and disqualified. Dogs will ONLY be allowed on the course in The Great PUPkin Run, a 1-Mile Costume Dog Walk.
Our newest race, this 1-mile run/walk for pets and their humans kicks off our Saturday event at 4 pm. Costumes encouraged, leashes required, wagging tails guaranteed.
We do offer a 15% entry fee discount for all active duty, veterans, guard members and reserve members, however this does not include family members or military spouses. To receive the military discount code, please email us at info@gostlouis.org. Participants utilizing the military discount will be required to provide a military ID or papers during the packet pickup process. This discount is only valid on new registrations and cannot be applied to a previous registration.
Unfortunately we do not offer refunds for any of the events. Costs associated with the pre-planning and ordering of participant amenities well in advance of the race prohibit us from offering refunds. In addition, refunds are not issued if the event is cancelled due to severe weather, disaster or emergency occurrences that may affect the safety and health of the participants. Please take a moment to read the full waiver that is available at the time of registration.
No, transfers are not permitted under any circumstances. While this practice may seem harmless, it can result in serious consequences to both parties involved. It’s an issue of false identity and a liability issue. Why? The most important reason is that your race bib is attached to your identity, so if an emergency occurs that requires medical attention or a race official must identify a participant, we need to have accurate information. In addition, finisher awards may be impacted. If race organizers identify an individual who has given their race bib to another person, it will result in disqualification and a minimum two-year ban for both individuals for any GO! St. Louis race.
Half Marathon Participants Only
Yes. If for a medical reason you are unable to participate in the Half Marathon on October 20, 2024, you have the option of deferring your entry to either the 2025 Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Half Marathon or the Half Marathon during the 2025 Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend with a note from a medical professional. This deferral is valid for 50% of the entry fee. The deferral is neither transferable to another person or another race and is non refundable. The deferral is only valid for one calendar year.
To defer you must email the GO! St. Louis office info@gostlouis.org by October 17, 2024. No deferrals will be processed after this date for any reason.
No, this is not allowed. This is frequently termed “race bandit” by race organizers and will be strictly enforced. Course monitors are trained to spot participants who are not displaying a race bib, and they will be escorted from the race course by officials and banned from future GO! St. Louis events.
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