2024 and 2026 have been great experiences! Everything runs on time and the post-race party was a…read moreblast! The half-marathon course was challenging but fun. It's also been beautiful, I will definitely be back next year!

I've worked a ton of races with this company. It can be hit or miss sadly…read more Most the time for vendors they are unorganized and unsure of processes. The Halloween race they had no vendor parking. The staff was rude when we were trying to take pictures stating their media person was there, yes we appreciate that however we paid a lot to be there and like some picture with our product to post. The cowbell was so unorganized. Some staff is friendly and professional. It's really hit or miss sadly. For as much as vendors pay to be there and all the time it takes to set up, they aren't the nicest to them, most respectful

Great way to start the day! Before you head out to stuff your bellies today on turkey day; get…read moreactive. This 8k walk/run sponsors Best Buddies; a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over 1000 participants were involved in this year's event. I'm proud to say I was finisher #366. Start/Finish line located on the upper Muny parking lot which also offers parking, Johnny on the Spot, trash cans, water & bananas for the refuel. I encourage fun runs for charity, fellowship, fitness and healthy lifestyle implementation. They are not only for true runners & marathoners anyone no matter what your age or fitness level can enjoy a day out on the course. ~Christy said so

I was lucky enough (ha, get it?) to travel to St. Louis for work last season to run this race. It…read morehappened to be a cold day (about 32 degrees), but that didn't stop the spirit of St. Louis! It reminded me a lot of Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle, just on a bit of a smaller scale. The people were super friendly as we chatted in line. My awesome St. Louis coworker even drove me to the race and hung out to watch the runners (thanks, Todd). Overall, a great experience and I'm glad I planned the extra day to participate. I did not stay for the parade - that will have to be added to the bucket list!

This is by far my favorite run in STL. I have done this race for the past 3 years and it is a…read moreblast! There are always a lot of people at all skill levels so if you can walk 5 miles, you can participate. This race is very entertaining. There are kids, adults, people in funny costumes, people tied together with shamrock tinsel, a group pulling a keg in a wagon and drinking while running. Although I have yet to spot a leprechaun...maybe this will be my year! The best part of the race is the finish line, free beer! Whooohooo! Oh, and you can get a super green running shirt at Big River Running that says, "Kiss me, I'm a runner" to wear at the race. Check it!

THE WILD, WILD WEST!…read more Have you ever seen those cowboy showdowns which causes all the townsfolk to leave? That's what it felt like running in St. Louis; an abandoned town when a big event goes on. The folks of St. Louis knew the Rock n Roll series was coming, so they basically fled. There was no activity whatsoever especially for a downtown area, and it was a bit eerie. It's like us runners were a disease. Did St. Louis think we brought Cholera, Measles, or even Typhoid Fever? Remember the game Oregon Trail in elementary school? I guess they took the "You have died of dysentery" memo seriously. Lol In addition to the sense of loneliness, the race was quite boring after the first 3 miles. At the beginning of the race, you run alongside of the Gateway Arch and by Busche Stadium. Beyond that, you are just running down the depressing streets of St. Louis. The only thing missing along the course was tumbleweed. I did see a pizza box rolling around on the street... so close enough. Lol I wish there were more opportunities to run by the arch, and to run inside Bushe Stadium. The next day, the field at Bushe Stadium was gutted so it wouldn't have mattered if runners ran by it, or on it. At the least, the course wasn't difficult. They used to offer a marathon option, but it looks like they did away with that. I heard it was hilly, and if were a little more exciting, I wouldn't have mind. The post-race was also quite uneventful as well. It was in a small, and cramped area at one of the nearby parks. They should have allowed runners to at least celebrate inside Bushe Stadium. We are in downtown, and Bushe Stadium is just right there. Baseball season is over in October, unless you make it to playoffs. The Rock n Roll race in San Diego did that with Petco Park (home of the Padres!) and it was amazing. Plus, it was baseball season, and they had a game in the evening too... so if San Diego can do it, anyone else can do it too. For some reason, the Rock n Roll series holds this race and Denver at the same time. The Rock n Roll series is a big organization, so I don't understand why they have to host 2 races on the same day. Anyway, for 2018 I guess it won't be an issue because St. Louis has been cut. Oh well. Hopefully St. Louis will make it's way back into the Rock n Roll series again... maybe even with Will Smith, Wild-Wild-West style? lol. :) In 2016, if you ran the RnR Chicago, and this race, you were entitled to the Midwest Quest Medal. It spins, and who doesn't love a medal that spins?! :D http://www.runrocknroll.com/chicago/wp-content/sites/20/2016/01/MIDWEST-GIF.gif

Ive run this several times. It is always organized well. Im thinking about volunteering next…read moretime. Everyone involved is so motivating and positive. Get in early for cheaper registration fees or chexk for groupon deals. The information provided about packet pickup and parking is always so helpful. My group was able to us the map and find parking close that was fairly inexpensive. Keep up the good work.

Excellent running race in Litchfield, IL. Super friendly volunteers, well organized race crew,…read moredecent crowd support, and an overall great race. Definitely one of the better races for the area.

We were visiting from out of town and this ad popped up on my Facebook feed look like a really fun…read moreplace to visit a different options than the trampoline place that we used to back home. I was excited to take my two kids 10 and 14 years because I thought they would have a lot of fun. My daughter, the older one after doing two activities decided she was bored and no longer wanted to participate, but I don't think that has to do anything with the park. It was more something happen. She got upset and had a bad attitude, ha ha ha ha teenagers. I decided to then participate with my son. We had purchased the two hour wristbands and I would say the 90 minutes is plenty of time to experience the park. There are a variety of slides and activities however, for that duration of time it feels like you run out of things to do for the kids they have no problem going up and down those stairs that you have to climb to get to the slides, however, for the adults, I will warn it's quite a good workout. When we arrived. It was super packed, a lot of birthday parties going on and just a lot of people in general. I'm not sure if it's because the weather was cooler outside and people wanted to do something inside, but it could've also been because it was a Saturday. When you check in, you have to make sure to fill out a waiver before you can go and pay and purchase your tickets, that's a little bit of a hassle, but if you go online and handle it before you arrive that will expedite the process. Also at the check-in counter they will upsell you for slushy's. I went ahead and opted for this because I know my kids enjoy them. When I went to go redeem them, It was a bit of a wait in line at the snack place. They seemed a little short staffed. Overall there were employees around, the majority of them being teenagers and I think it was a little bit too lax on the supervision. Not sure if they truly grasp the importance of safety and definitely there aren't employees stationed at every slide. I was kind of glad that I was going around with my son because if you have some unruly children, cutting lines and pushing people down the slides, there aren't always employees around to put them in check. Overall it was a fun experience to try once we don't have anything like this back home but I'm not sure that I would go again. It's a more of a one and done experience for us.

Definitely a fun place for the kids that they did not want to go home after three hours here…read more There were a lot of different slides for the kids to try. The slides were pretty long and the kids slides down pretty fast. This place was so crowded when we went here this past Sunday.

My first 10 mile race!…read more This one took place in Old Town Fenton; well, it started there, anyway. It wound all around Fenton, leading us through parks, woods, and along the beautiful Meramec river. It was a fairly popular race; if I had to estimate, I'd say that about 150 people were there. There were three different race distances people could choose from: a 2 mile walk, a 5 mile run, or a 10 mile run. I'm nuts (and I'm training for a half marathon!) so I chose the 10 miler. Most people ran the 5 mile run, which made for a pretty lonely race for me. I'd say about 50 people ran the 10 miles. Anyway, the scenery was beautiful during the run, which always means a lot when you're chugging through those last few miles. The highlight of my run was seeing two young deer cross the trail about 10 feet in front of me! That was breathtaking. The race support was fantastic, and there were lots of water stops and volunteers leading you in the right direction. There were even police officers blocking off certain roads so runners could cross safely. That was VERY nice. At the end of the race, there was more food than one could ever wish to have. It was nice having such a big selection. But after running 10 hard miles, the last thing my tummy wanted was a big cheese danish. I could barely choke down a bite of a bagel and banana. But if you're ravenous after a race, you'd love the spread. Race schwag included a bag and a few other goodies. Nothing major. But I'd rather the money go toward the charity, anyway. This race will most definitely be on my growing 'must-run' races every year. I really enjoyed it.

This was my first time doing this particular race. I thought it was a lot of fun. The shirts were…read moresuper cute... so that's always a plus! The course is pretty hilly, but what's a race without hills? haha I thought the number of volunteers and the support of the spectators was fabulous! It would have been nice if they had passed out gu at the second to last water station. I usually dont eat anything during half races, but my energy level went down... I guess maybe because of the hills. Overall, fantastic job for such a small race. There were even some big competitors present! They also have a 1/2 mile and 5K run for beginners and children.

A year later, and this half marathon still gives me chills. I ran the Clayton half for the second…read moretime, making it my third half this year (and fourth half overall)! Who needs drugs when you can sign up for races instead? Such a rush. Packet pickup was a snap; the half marathon 'expo' was at The Center of Clayton on Saturday. I received my bib and sweet long-sleeved tech shirt. The race itself was very well organized, and also started at The Center of Clayton. I love the St. Louis Track Club half, because it is a popular race, but not TOO popular. It still has that small, intimate feel. The course itself is SUPER hilly. There's just no other way to describe it. It starts in Clayton, winds through downtown Clayton a bit, then goes over into Forest Park. Beautiful course and lots and lots and LOTS of hills. Get ready. Crowd support is pretty nonexistent, so bring an MP3 player if you can't stand silence. Again, the police officers and volunteers did an EXCELLENT job directing traffic and such to make sure all of the racers were safe. That sort of thing is always appreciated. The finishers medal was sweet, and there were lots of post race goodies to partake in if you're into that sort of thing. After running 13.1 miles, food is the LAST thing on my mind, but if bananas, bagels, and gatorade are your post-race fuel of choice, this one's got ya covered. I'll be back next year, of course.

This will definitely be a repeat for next year. It was my first 10k, so I'm not sure what I should…read morehave expected.