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9th Annual St. Louis Microfest Kick-Off Concert and RUN (TICKETED EVENT)

  • Forest Park Forever 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park St. Louis, Mo 63112 (map)

2023 ST. LOUIS MICRORUN & MICROFEST

Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am - 9:00 pm



Microrun:

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Microfest Session 1: 

12:00 pm - 4 pm

Microfest Session 2: 

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Get ready for a  5K run through BEAUTIFUL Forest Park:

THE ST. LOUIS MICRO RUN INCLUDES: 

  • Participation in a timed, 3.1 mile run through beautiful Forest Park

  • Snack and Hydration Station

  • Commemorative Micro Run t-shirt

  • One hour post-race tasting, awards, entertainment & demonstration by Team Lift For Life Gym Youth Olympic Team


Awards given to top Male & Female Overall Finisher and top gym with most participants!

Micro Run Only: $35.00

Includes registration for the timed 5K run plus a commemorative event t-shirt and one-hour post run tasting

*Must be 21 + to participate in the 1-hour tasting.

COMBO TICKET: Micro Run + Microfest GA Afternoon Session: $65.00

Includes all Micro Run registration benefits plus a general admission ticket to the Saturday afternoon session of St. Louis Microfest.

COMBO TICKET: Micro Run + Microfest VIP Afternoon Session: $85.00

Includes all Micro Run registration benefits plus a VIP ticket to the Saturday afternoon session of St. Louis Microfest.

REGISTER NOW

PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION

Pre-Race:

Wednesday, May 3

3:00-6:00 pm

Location: Fit-flavors, Creve Coeur

Thursday, May 4

3:00-6:00 pm

Location: Fit-flavors, Sunset Hills

Race Day:
Location: Forest Park, Upper Muny Festival Plaza
Date: Saturday, May 6th – 8:00 am

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ST. LOUIS MICROFEST ENTERTAINMENT

Keep checking back for more information on featured entertainment for the 2023 St. Louis Microfest.

MICRO RUN POST PARTY: 9:30-11:00 A.M

Kevin Babb

Kevin Babb

As a professional musician for over 10 years, Kevin Babb has played many places nationwide. A master of effects and looping Kevin has a fun and upbeat performance style and performs songs from Jack Johnson and John Mayer to Van Halen and Bad Company.

SESSION I: 12:00-4:00 P.M.

Steve Ewing

2:30-4:00 pm

Steve Ewing

“‘The Ewing Effect'” is how you turn a lackluster party or night on the town into an exciting and memorable one for years to come. Why settle for the same hum-drum party or bar experience when you can have Steve Ewing come over and kick it live! Yes, that’s right, Steve Ewing, the very same Steve Ewing who fronted St. Louis’ pride and joy, The Urge. Steve has spent the past 20 years rocking out on stages of all sizes, and places all over, with an eclectic blend of covers, Urge favorites, and a wealth of original material as well. With Steve Ewing shows you’re in for a stellar mix of classic covers, Urge favorites and outstanding selections from any one of the six independent releases, including the latest, Zodiac.”

SESSION II: 5:30-9:30 P.M.

Chris Shepherd Band

7:00-9:00 pm

Chris Shepherd

Chris Shepherd is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in St. Louis, Missouri-a town with a huge musical legacy of blues and soul. Chris is known for writing original blues, soul, rock, and blues-flavored gospel songs. Recently, a fan described Chris as “the Pavarotti of Blues Music”. Chris’s vocals light up his venues. His straightforward “old school” blues guitar style reaches directly to the root of the soul.

Earlier Event: May 6
Beginner Bird Walks
Later Event: May 8
Spring Storytime in Forest Park