Summer Sizzle Series
About this race
We’re kicking off a brand-new summer tradition for St. Louis runners. Whether you’re getting fit for fall, looking for a fun midweek run, or just want an excuse to get outside with your people, the Summer Sizzle Series is your Thursday night plan all summer long.
June 25: 2 Mile @ Shaw Park
July 9: 4K @ Tower Grove Park
July 23: 4 Mile @ Lakeside 370
August 6: 5K @ George Winter Park
Four races, four parks, different distances each time. Enjoy summer nights, great parks, music, movement, and a laid-back post-run hang with your crew.
Here’s what’s in store:
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4 unique races at different parks across the area
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Flexible options - jump in for one or commit to the full series
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Plus - each night includes a 1 Mile Fun Run, so bring the whole crew
Register for the full Summer Sizzle Series:
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Complete 3 out of 4 races to earn a series finisher medal
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Score an exclusive series shirt
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Stay motivated all summer long
Turn up the Heat. Cool Down with Stride.
And when the running’s done, the night’s not over—hang out, cool down, and enjoy a post-run Stride Beer from our sponsor 4Hands!
Pick your distance
Running
Summer Series - 1 Mile Fun Run
2 Mile - Shaw Park
1 Mile - Shaw Park
4K - Tower Grove Park
1 Mile - Tower Grove Park
4 Mile - Lakeside 370
1 Mile - Lakeside 370
5K - George Winter Park
1 Mile - George Winter Park
Summer Series
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saint Louis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 8:29 PM local time (CDT) in Saint Louis on June 25, 2026 — 14h 51m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 114 Saint Louis events
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