How do I register for the St. Louis GO! Marathon?

Registration is open through RunSignup on a first-come basis until the race fills or race day arrives. Early bird pricing is available, so registering as soon as registration opens will save you money.

Is the St. Louis GO! Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes, the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston registration. Roughly 7-8% of finishers each year achieve a BQ, so it is achievable but not automatic.

What is the course like in terms of elevation?

The course is point-to-point with about 455 feet of gain and 423 feet of loss, leaving a net of just 32 feet. It rolls throughout rather than hitting you with one big climb, so steady pacing matters more than saving for a single hill.

What is the time limit for the marathon?

The time limit is 6.5 hours, which is generous enough to accommodate a wide range of finishing paces.

What is the weather typically like on race day?

Early April in St. Louis is generally cool and favorable for running, with average highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s. Expect a cool start that warms through the morning.

How big is the field?

The marathon draws around 1,100 to 1,200 finishers, making it a smaller, more intimate event with room to run your own race without fighting for space.

Is the course USATF certified?

Yes, the St. Louis GO! Marathon course is USATF certified, which is required for Boston Marathon qualification purposes.

Apr 2027 · est.St. Louis, MOSince 1981

St. Louis GO! Marathon

The St. Louis GO! Marathon runs point to point through Missouri's gateway city, with cool April temperatures and a nearly flat net elevation that keeps your legs honest from start to finish.

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Race Overview

EST. 1981

The St. Louis GO! Marathon is a point-to-point race, which means you start somewhere, you run, and you end up somewhere else. That alone changes the feel. There's no loop psychology, no passing the finish line early. You're just moving through the city. The course rolls a bit, nothing that will shock you, but there's enough gain scattered through the miles that you'll notice it if you go out too hard. Don't go out too hard. The best part of April in St. Louis is the weather. Starts are cool, usually around 45 degrees, and it warms through the morning. That's close to ideal for a marathon if you dress for the start and not the finish.

This is a Boston qualifier with open registration through RunSignup, which makes it accessible in a way that a lot of marathons are not. The field is on the smaller side, so you get a low-key atmosphere and room to run your own race without getting caught up in crowd pace. It's a legitimate option if you're chasing a BQ and want a manageable day rather than a circus. Early bird pricing rewards planning ahead, so register early once it opens. The course won't hand you a PR, but it gives you a fair shot if you run it smart.

Field size

~1.2k

1,181 finishers

BQ rate

8%

Near national average

Time limit

6:30

Standard cutoff

Entry

Open

First-come registration

The Course

455 ft total gain

Total ascent

↑455 ft

Total descent

↓423 ft

Net elevation

↑32 ft

Highest point

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Lowest point

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Course shape

Point to point

Different start and finish

This point-to-point course is effectively flat on paper, with just 32 feet of net elevation change, but the 455 feet of gain means you'll feel some rolling terrain during the race. Climbing is spread across the course rather than concentrated in one brutal stretch, so pacing should be measured rather than aggressive early on. The loss nearly matches the gain, which gives the course a slight edge for runners chasing time, but it is not a screaming downhill. April temperatures in St. Louis typically sit cool at the gun and rise to the mid-60s midday, so runners starting conservatively and managing effort through any mid-course climbs are best positioned for a strong finish.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median

Low

45°F

High

65°F

30°MARATHON-IDEAL 45–60°80°

What to expect

April in St. Louis can go a lot of ways, so be ready for both ends of the day. The gun typically goes off in the low-to-mid 40s, cool enough that you'll want a throwaway layer in the corral. By the time you're in the back half, temperatures can climb into the mid-60s, which sounds pleasant but will feel warm once you've been running for a few hours. It's not a heat-management race most years, but don't let the mild morning fool you. Start conservative and let the day come to you.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration through RunSignup. Registration continues until the race sells out. Early bird pricing available with discounts for early registration.

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Logistics

For runners travelling in

Closest airport

STL

13 mi

from the start

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What to expect

Most travelling runners fly into STL, about 13 miles from the start, right on the doorstep by rideshare or transit, roughly a 21-minute trip. Stay close to the start in St. Louis, MO so you're not fighting race-morning closures and transit on tired legs. Arrive a day early to clear the expo and bib pickup, and build in buffer for gear-check and corral entry.

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