Michelob ULTRA St. Patrick's Day Parade Run

The great tradition of the Michelob ULTRA St. Patrick's Day Run as a rite of spring is back!

The 48th Annual Michelob ULTRA St. Patrick's Day Parade Run is "returning to the streets" on Saturday, March 14, 2026.  One of the largest events of its kind in the St. Louis area, with more than 5,000 participants, the NEW 5K Run travels the streets of downtown and midtown St. Louis before the St. Patrick's Day Parade, regularly noted as one of the top in the country.

The St. Louis Metropolitan St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Run Committee is a 501[c]3, all-volunteer charitable organization which – thanks to the support of our sponsors and thousands of runners like you - has raised tens of thousands for St. Louis area charities over the past 47 Runs.  

We appreciate your continued support. 

Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 

• Big River Running Company (West County)13969 Manchester Rd, Town & Country, MO 63011 (10am-6pm)
• Big River Running Company (South City) 5352 Devonshire Ave, St Louis, MO 63109 (10am-6pm)
• Big River Running Company (University City) 606 North and South Rd, University City, MO 63130 (10am-6pm)
• Toolen's Running Start, 3260 Green Mt Crossing Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269 (10am-5pm)

Friday, March 13 

• Ballpark Village, Sports and Social, 601 Clark, 63102 - Facing Clark Ave (11am-6pm)  

Race Day

• Ballpark Village, Lobby of Bally Sports, 601 Clark Ave, 63102 - Facing the parking lot, 63102 (7:30-9am)

**Participants can have someone else (friends or family) pick-up for them at any of these locations. 

2024 Deferral Info
If you are ready to claim your 2025 St. Pat's deferral for the 2026 St. Pat's

1. Go to your Profile page and then click on the Deferrals tab, which will show a list of your Deferred Races.
2. On the 2025 St. Pat's Deferral click the Complete Deferral link which will bring you to the 2025 St. Pat's race page.
3. Click the Start Transfer button to complete your deferral and transfer into the 2026 St. Pat's

Registration includes:

• Collector's Edition Commemorative Race T-Shirt
• Map of the NEW Downtown 5K Course
• Customized Digital Bib
• Opportunity to self-submit your results online and compare your results with other participants
• Personalized Finisher Certificate
• Option to have Your Race Shirt mailed (After March 31 Results Submission Close)                                                                                                  

You can run the NEW St. Patrick's Day Parade Run 5K course

or you can run your 5K Course anywhere you choose, at any time you choose.

RECORDING TIMES FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K

Make your virtual participation more real by sharing your efforts!  Recording your mileage is super easy, you will be logging your data for directly into the RunSignUp system by clicking on Results, choosing 5K Virtual Run Results Set and then clicking on the Submit Virtual Results button.

You can begin entering your results on March 14, 2026.

For 2024 each runner can choose one of four charities listed below to receive $5.00 from the registration fee. 

The Backstoppers, Inc. - The BackStoppers® provides ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, and publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs in our coverage area who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
St. Patrick Center - St. Patrick Center transforms lives through sustainable housing, employment and healthcare, following the compassion of Jesus. St. Patrick Center envisions a community where everyone has sustainable housing, income and healthcare.
Kids Rock Cancer - Maryville University brings the joy and healing power of music to kids at St. Louis pediatric cancer centers.  Kids Rock Cancer is an innovative program that helps children successfully cope with the unique emotional challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis. Through the proven healing power of music therapy, Kids Rock Cancer helps children combat feelings of anxiety, depression, uncertainty and helplessness.
Atlas Public Schools - The mission of Atlas Public Schools is to educate the whole child by combining a rigorous academic program with authentic, real-world experiences so all students thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond. Located in the racially and socioeconomically diverse, accessible, and resource-rich St. Louis Central Corridor, Atlas enrolled a group of 130 kindergarten and first grade students beginning in the Fall of 2021. We are currently serving kindergarten, first, and second grade students and will continue to grow alongside our students by adding a grade level each year. Ultimately, we will serve a community of 468 diverse kindergarten-fifth grade students.

Each member of a group of 10+ will receive a $5 discount / Each member of a group of 20+ will receive a $10 discount.  Anyone may create or join a 10+/20+ group.  All group members must register as a member of the group. 

1. On the first slide under "Would you like to join or create a Group of 10+/20+?" select Yes
2. On the third slide you have the option of joining an existing group or creating a new group
3. To create a new group: click on Create a New Group, enter your group name and click on Continue.  ​Be sure to let your members know the name of your group.  
4. To join a group: click on Join an Existing Group, scroll down under Select Group of 10+/20+, select the group you wish to join and click on Continue
5. Already registered - Access your Profile and "Manage Group of 10+/20+.

How it works!

• The discount is not applied until the 10th or 20th group member applies. 
• The 10th person and all after receive the $5 discount when registering / After the 10th person registers, the first 9 credit card accounts will automatically be reimbursed $5.
• The 20th person and all after receive the $10 discount  when registering / After the 20th person registers, the first 19 credit card accounts will automatically be reimbursed an additional $5 for a total of $10. 

A portion of the St. Patrick's Center Parade Run proceeds will be donated to St. Patrick Center, supporting the mission of St. Patrick Center

   provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

We envision a community without homelessness, a place where everyone has safe, affordable housing. 

When you invest in the work of St. Patrick Center, you build a better place to live and work. When you help people transform their lives, you improve neighborhoods. Together, we experience more people in housing, more people working and people who are healthier both physically and mentally.