Forest Park Forever is set to host another annual I Love Forest Park 5K Race scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 2021. It’s the only race in the Park that benefits the Park!
Partnering again with Big River Running, we are excited to bring back an in-person race experience as well as keeping our virtual option. The in-person component will look a little different than as in years past, but we are thrilled to return the more traditional race experience.
Forest Park Forever will be continuously monitoring the safety guidelines set by the CDC and the St. Louis City and will be making the final decisions around the race’s safety protocols by Monday, August 2.
Virtual Run
A Virtual Run is a race in which you can run (or walk) from any location you choose on the paths or roads of Forest Park or any location you choose. You get to run at your own pace and time it yourself. Or, you can sleep in and still get the credit! Either way you still get to support Forest Park Forever. Registered participants can complete their chosen distance any time during the period between August 22 and September 5 and will receive a 2021 limited edition I Love Forest Park T-shirt and finisher medal.
Packet Pick Up
All registered participants will receive a race packet which includes the 2021 limited edition I Love Forest Park T-shirt. The packet pick up will be held on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 at the Visitor Center in Forest Park. More detailed information will be emailed out upon registration.
Deadlines to Note
Price Increases – Sunday, July 11
Final Safety Guidelines Announced – Monday, August 2
Guarantee T-Shirt by Packet Pick Up – Wednesday, August 4
Packet Pick Up – Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21
In-Person Race – Sunday, August 22
Virtual Race Ends – Sunday, September 5
Share your Support
Share your photos, videos and words of encouragement to others on the Forest Park Forever Facebook Event. Let's stay connected, active, healthy and united for Forest Park Forever's ongoing mission to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park! #ILoveForesetPark5K
For more information, please contact Tessa Klassen.