How hilly is the Greater St. Louis Marathon?
The Greater St. Louis Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 300 m.
Decision summary
6:30:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Greater St. Louis Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
The Greater St. Louis Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 300 m.
The Greater St. Louis Marathon route starts at Forest Park, St. Louis and finishes at Downtown St. Louis near the Gateway Arch, adjacent to CITYPARK stadium. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Gateway Arch, Soulard, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Forest Park and The Muny. live music and local cuisine at the finish-line after-party with spirited neighborhood crowds.
Gear Check offered for race-day events beginning 5:30 AM; participants must use clear plastic bags provided at the Expo (no backpacks, luggage or large bags). Personal music/headphones strongly discouraged for safety reasons. Beast Pacing pace teams on course; marathon groups 3:15-6:30, half marathon groups 1:30-3:15. Live music and local cuisine at the finish-line after-party with spirited neighborhood crowds.