Mark your calendar for the 51st Annual University City Memorial Day Run, May 26, 2025 with our traditional schedule of events, a 5K, a 10K and a Fun Run!

The University City Memorial Day Run takes place each Memorial Day in University City, Missouri. Begun in 1974 by a few interested joggers, over the next Fifty years it has grown into one of the most popular and largest family races in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

The University City Memorial Day Run provides runners of any level with an exciting and fun experience. The 10K and 5K runs are the main event but there is also a fun run for the whole family.

Cool off after your race!  This year, your Memorial Day Run bib number is good for one FREE admission to University City’s Heman Park Pool only on race day, May 26th.

At 51-years-old, the Memorial Day Run is just a youngster compared to University City’s historic WPA-era swimming pool!  Opened in 1933, Heman Park Pool celebrates its 92st anniversary on May 30th and is now completely renovated after the devastating flood of July 2022.  It is one of the area’s largest public pools and was named “Best Pool” in 2023 by the Riverfront Times.

Sign-up for race day and dive right in!

Schedule:

7:30 am: 10K begins in front of the U. City Library
7:50 am: 5K begins in front of the U. City Library
9:15 am: Family Fun Run begins at Princeton and Trinity

Course Info:

Click here for Course Map

T-Shirts

- T-shirts will be guaranteed for runners registered by May 12th. For best chance of receiving first choice of size, please register before May 12th
- Bibs/shirts will be available morning on the race beginning at 6:30 a.m.
- T-shirts sizes can be exchanged after the run on Tuesday

Cost:

Regular Registration:

$15 - Fun Run February 15 - May 25
$30 - 5K & 10K February 15 - April 29
$35 - 5K & 10K April 30  -  May 24
$40 - 5K & 10K May 25 - 26 at 7:00 am

Family Registration:

Includes (2) 5K/10K entries and up to (3) Fun Run entries

$75 - February 15 - April 29
$95 - April 30 - May 12

Family registration will close on May 12

Click here to Register