Honor Our Veterans — Join Us This November!
This year, the Veterans Appreciation Run supports Go Forth Racing directly as we take a new approach to serving our veteran community. Rather than partnering with a single organization, we are using the funds raised to sponsor veteran events across the St. Louis region throughout the year. That means your registration does double duty. It allows us to stand alongside multiple causes, show up where veterans gather, and give directly to the missions doing the work, while keeping every dollar accountable to the community it serves. When you run with us, you are not backing one cause for one day. You are helping fuel a year-round effort to honor those who served and to make sure no veteran stands alone.
Lace up your running shoes and meet us on Sunday, November 15 at Jefferson Barracks Park, a location rich in military history and a fitting place to gather in honor of those who have served. As you run or walk the scenic, tree-lined course, you’ll be part of a powerful community event that celebrates service, sacrifice, and unity.
The Veterans Appreciation Run is a chance for people of all ages and abilities to express their gratitude. Whether you’re a dedicated runner or simply looking to enjoy a meaningful day with friends and family, we invite you to stand with us in support of the men and women who have given so much.
Schedule of Events
Sunday - 11/15
7:00am - Packet pick-up begins
8:15am - Pre-race ceremony
8:20am - National Anthem
8:30am - Race begins
9:30am - Awards ceremony begins
*Recipients must be present to receive award. No awards will be mailed.
Nov 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Saint Louis.
Learn more about the host city, Saint Louis.
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern edge of Missouri, United States. It lies near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while its metropolitan area, which extends into Illinois, had an estimated population of over 2.8 million. It is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the second-largest in Illinois. The city's combined statistical area is the 20th-largest in the United States.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Veterans Appreciation Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Eric Sanchez | 21:16 | |
| 🥈 | Justin Glock | 21:32 | |
| 🥉 | Greg Burian | 21:49 | |
| 4 | Kelley Kastner | 22:47 | |
| 5 | Renee Sirtak | 23:10 | |
| 6 | Steve Steinbeck | 23:35 | |
| 7 | Brandon Jacks | 24:52 | |
| 8 | Andrew Menzie | 24:52 | |
| 9 | Mitch Vetter | 24:53 | |
| 10 | Bill Cooper | 25:00 | |
| 11 | Candace Burr | 25:05 | |
| 12 | Nathan Baum | 25:12 | |
| 13 | Matthew Tebbe | 25:49 | |
| 14 | Reed Bauer | 26:04 | |
| 15 | Marvin Johnson | 26:15 | |
| 16 | Brant Bohnert | 26:16 | |
| 17 | Charlsey Robinson | 26:18 | |
| 18 | Abby Schnable | 26:28 | |
| 19 | Kelly Curll | 27:08 | |
| 20 | Owen House | 27:33 | |
| 21 | Don Baum | 27:34 | |
| 22 | Michael S. Augustine | 27:52 | |
| 23 | Elizabeth Wszalek | 28:01 | |
| 24 | Mark Sommerhauser | 28:20 | |
| 25 | Caroline Farris | 28:35 | |
| 26 | Ashley Dodson | 28:37 | |
| 27 | Erin Young | 28:48 | |
| 28 | Douglas Petterway | 29:35 | |
| 29 | Kiya Cook | 29:41 | |
| 30 | Sarah Rodewhal | 29:44 | |
| 31 | Sheri Dowis | 30:12 | |
| 32 | Makayla Tyler | 30:25 | |
| 33 | Scott Stader | 30:51 | |
| 34 | Jaime Bast | 30:52 | |
| 35 | Minda Reed | 31:17 | |
| 36 | Jeff Jackson | 32:04 | |
| 37 | Morgan Buck | 32:13 | |
| 38 | Bethany Westlake | 32:19 | |
| 39 | Madysen Hahn | 32:33 | |
| 40 | Scott Jost | 32:33 | |
| 41 | Theodore Brooks | 32:47 | |
| 42 | Cristine Kenner | 32:49 | |
| 43 | Tamara Gegg-LaPlume | 32:54 | |
| 44 | Joel Rushton | 33:15 | |
| 45 | Michael Melvin | 33:16 | |
| 46 | Whitney Martin | 33:24 | |
| 47 | Gavin Helton | 33:30 | |
| 48 | Kim Barks | 33:40 | |
| 49 | Tara Blehm | 33:48 | |
| 50 | Katelyn House | 33:53 |
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