University City Memorial Day Run

Big shout out to photographer John Montre for snapping pics at the Memorial Day Run this year. You can check out more of his work here: https://itep.smugmug.com/MDR-2026/i-ZBwf5t2

Wow, what a fantastic run--congratulations to everyone for a great race on Monday! This year was one of our most successful races and one of the largest groups to run since before the pandemic--we're amazed by your enthusiasm and continued participation, we could not do it without you! Thank you to our sponsors, our volunteers and our partners for supporting the University City Public Library, the The Green Center and U City in Bloom. See you in next year! Until then, you can check race results here: https://www.athlinks.com/event/26646/results/Event/1140402/Results

Big thanks to the Colors Guard for their service and for supporting the Memorial Day Run this year!

Colors Guard was proud to support the University City Memorial Day Run today with all 6 flags!

Dayton carried the American Flag and the Coast Guard flag, Devin carried the Army flag and the Navy Flag, Diana carried the Marine flag, and Aaron carried the Air Force.

Let us be reminded of our mission today, Memorial Day, that we "Carry Our Loved Ones Remembered Sacrifices", for they no longer can. You will not be forgotten; you will be remembered.

Thank you for laying down your lives for us.

One day left! Weather is going to be beautiful! ☀️ Sign-up now at https://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org/ 🥇🥈🥉

Race day approaches!

Running into a long holiday weekend means plenty of chances to log some miles with friends, family, and the St. Louis running community. Here are two races you can still register for in this week’s Road Ahead:

🌳 05/23 | Saturday | 8 a.m. | Ladue, Missouri
Spewak Racing The Dogwood Run | 3K

🦁 05/25 | Monday | 7:30 a.m. | University City
University City Memorial Day Run| 5K, 10K, Fun Run

And don’t forget — we’re just one month away from kicking off the brand-new GO! St. Louis Summer Sizzle Series in Shaw Park.

A fun and fast 2-mile race through one of Clayton’s favorite greenspaces and the perfect way to stay moving this summer, build toward fall race season, or simply enjoy a few more miles with the community.

More information on the full series is available here: https://gostlouis.org/races/summer-sizzle-series/

Drop a 🌳 or 🦁 in the comments if we’ll see you at either race this weekend.

We'd like to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors for the 2026 Memorial Day Run! Your contributions help our community thrive--thank you so much for your continued support. If you'd like to become a sponsor for 2026, send an inquiry to [email protected]

REMINDER ABOUT NEW SHIRTS!

Register by Wednesday, May 20 to secure your shirt for the race. Participants who register by May 20th are guaranteed accurate t-shirt sizing. Registrations received after May 20th will receive shirts while supplies last and preferred sizes cannot be guaranteed. T-shirts must be picked up by the start of race time or accurate t-shirt sizing may not be available. Register or volunteer for the race today: https://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org/

Only one week left! Your participation helps support the University City Public Library, The Green Center, and U City in Bloom! Reserve your spot or volunteer today: https://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org/