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St. Charles Runners Club Flat Five

calendar_today 02 Aug, 2026

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sell $7.34 – $39.44

St. Charles Runners Club Flat Five

About the Event

The St. Charles Runners Club Flat Five returns to St. Charles, Missouri on August 2nd for its 45th year. This event features a five-mile run alongside shorter options like the one-mile Fun Run/Walk and Toddler Trot.
Race morning in the park sees participants gathering at Riverfront Park by the picturesque banks of the Mississippi River. The atmosphere is lively with spectators, volunteers, and vendors setting up for the day. As runners line up on Race Street, they can see the historic Main Street just a short distance away. By 7 am, the temperature hovers around 25 degrees Celsius, making it comfortable but not too warm.
This long-standing event has been a cornerstone of local athletics for decades. Since its inception in 1982, thousands have participated each year to support scholarships and promote community health through running. The Toddler Trot adds an extra element of fun with little ones striding alongside their parents or guardians around the park's perimeter.
The course is entirely on hard and dry surface, making for a smooth run along Riverfront Park’s paths. Runners start from the main entrance off Race Street before looping back towards the finish line near the Mississippi River overlook. The one-mile Fun Run/Walk offers a family-friendly route that winds through gardens and picnic areas. There are no aid stations planned but water is always available at Riverfront Park's facilities.
The weather on race day in August typically feels like 25 degrees Celsius, with an average of 71.8% humidity and slight wind speeds around 8 to 9 kilometers per hour. Precipitation is minimal, averaging just 3.5 millimeters, providing clear skies for the event's duration.
1 Mile
1.6K  •  Start: 07:00:00  •  Fee: $18.04
5 Mile
8K  •  Start: 07:00:00  •  Fee: $39.44
Toddler Trot
Start: 07:00:00  •  Fee: $7.34

The race offers a five-mile run and one-mile Fun Run/Walk, as well as the popular Toddler Trot.
Registration can be done online at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/125544/st-charles-runners-club-flat-five with fees of $39.44 for the five-mile run and $18.04 for the one-mile Fun Run/Walk, Toddler Trot is only $7.34.
Bibs can be picked up from 6 am on race day at Riverfront Park's main entrance off Race Street. Bring proper running gear including shorts or running pants, a sports bra, and comfortable shoes. Age requirements are listed for participants but first-timers should also bring ID to prove age if needed.
The St. Charles Runners Club Flat Five is worth attending because it supports local scholarships while promoting community health through running in one of Missouri's most beautiful cities.

Races Offered

1 Mile

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$18.04

5 Mile

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$39.44

Toddler Trot

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 0.4K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$7.34

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in St Charles.

thermostat Temperature
20.5° / 29.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
21.7° / 31.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 12m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
8.8 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Very high
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
71.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:17
nightlight Sunset
19:54

About St Charles

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Saint Charles is a city in and the county seat of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 70,493 at the 2020 census, making St. Charles the eighth-most populous city in Missouri. Situated on the Missouri River near its mouth at the Mississippi, St. Charles is a northwestern suburb of St. Louis.

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