Explore news and articles on road running, trail running and ultrarunning in St. Louis and the Midwest, including race reports from regional 5ks and half-marathons to 100-mile endurance races.
We asked five regional experts to pick their favorite spots for outdoor fun and adventure in the Midwest. Here’s what we learned.
Seize the moment to start running. Winter excuses are in the rearview, and the promise of better weather makes it easier to get started. But to better anticipate pitfalls and help ensure success, we asked area coaches for advice on what to expect and managing expectations.
Ferguson Twilight Run is set for Saturday, May 20, 2023, [...]
Missouri native Robert Corcoran set a new supported fastest known time (FKT) for the Ozark Trail last fall, completing the 230 miles in three days, 13 hours, 7 minutes, and 4 seconds.
Under the management of Great Rivers Greenway, the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will undergo several upgrades during 2023 to make the grounds more welcoming, improve safety, and allow more events.
You voted in the thousands in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We tabulated the results, and here are your favorite outdoor events and businesses in the Midwest.
About 300 runners descended on downtown Belleville, Illinois, last weekend for the sixth annual Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon, which was held Saturday, September 24.
Running in broken-down shoes increases stress and impact on muscles and joints, which can lead to overuse injuries. So, how do you know when it’s time to say goodbye?
Race walkers are so grounded — out of choice and [...]
How to tell fact from fiction when it comes to common running myths.
