STL Work Zone Awareness Run

Help us raise awareness for safe driving as the construction season kicks off with Work Zone Awareness Week! We're back to hosting a LIVE event for all ages! Can't make it on race day but still want to support worker safety? No Problem! We're still offering a virtual "supporter" option so you can get the same swag and help raise awareness for driving safely in work zones. Everyone gets a short sleeve high visibility running shirt for safety while running outside & another giveaway item TBD.  Get out in the spring weather and spread the message to Work Safe. Drive Safe. Save Lives.

This year the in-person race will kick off at 8am at the MoDOT Transportation Management Center at 14301 S Outer Forty Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017.  Come join us!

PARTICIPANT FAQ'S
Q: Where is the in-person race being held this year?
A: This year the race will kick off at 8am at the MoDOT Transportation Management Center at 14301 S Outer Forty Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017. 

Q: What if I can't make it on race day?  Is there a virtual option?
A: We are offering a "Virtual Race Participant" registration that serves as our virtual option.  Participants will receive our t-shirt just like all the other runners.  You can get a group together to run or walk, run your own race, or cheer everyone on from your couch!  Please note: Virtual Race Participants will not report their run times or be eligible for awards.

Q: What do I get for participating?
A: All participants get a custom short sleeve moisture wicking t-shirt!

Q: When do I receive my t-shirt? -or- When is packet pickup?
A: Packets can be picked up at the MoDOT Transportation Management Center at 14301 S Outer Forty Rd. in Chesterfield the day before the race (Friday from 3-6pm) or on Race Day (Saturday).

Q: Where do my participation fees go? 
A: After expenses are paid (t-shirt, shipping, etc.) all proceeds are invested back into the race or donated to charity.  We do not profit from this event - we keep our price as low as possible to keep the race as accessible as possible.  Our sole mission is to spread Work Zone Awareness and help save lives!  In the past we have donated to the 10-33 Benevolent Fund, whose mission is providing direct cash assistance to families of state workers who lose their lives in the line of duty.

Q: Are you a non-profit organization? 
A: We are officially an affiliate member of the Road Runners Club of America! As a Non-Profit Event member, we are recognized as a nonprofit through the RRCA nonprofit group exemption with the IRS. We are fully insured and have agreed to follow the RRCA's guidelines to help ensure runner safety and inclusion.  Nonprofit events must have a set of governing bylaws and an independent board of directors (non-related parties) with a minimum of 3 board members that are elected at least every two years.

Q: What activities are there for me to participate in? 
A: On race day, there will be a timed 5k run, as well as a 1 mile fun run (or walk!).  You can choose to support the race from afar and get our SWAG mailed to you as well!

Q: Who organizes this race?
A: Our organization consists of volunteers from several local public agencies (MoDOT, St. Louis County, Missouri State Highway Patrol), engineering consultants, and contractors based in St. Louis, MO.  We are united in our commitment to safety for the traveling public, workers, and first responders on our roadways.

Race Officers:
President: J.C. Murray (AECOM)

Secretary: Jacob Jesse (AECOM)
Past Race Chief: Alison Graves (Civil Design Inc.)
Treasurer: Melena Carter (MoDOT)
Chief of Sponsors: Evan Landewee (Garver)
Race Course Marshall: Eddie Watkins (MoDOT)

2026 Race Flyer coming soon...

Check out our 5k & 1 mile fun run map:

We want to thank our partners and generous sponsors from the Engineering and Construction community who help us keep the event cost as low as possible for our runners!

Planning Partners:

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)

St. Louis County Department of Transportation & Public Works

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Let Me Run 

Sponsors:

AECOM                                      Horner & Shifrin            

Burns & McDonnell                  HRGreen

WSP                                            Kozeny-Wagner

Civil Design, Inc.                       Millstone Weber       

CMT                                            Alberici

Collins & Hermann                   New Frontier Materials     

Concrete Strategies                 Prairie Engineers    

EDSI                                            SITE Improvement Association

EFK Moen                                  Terracon

GBA                                            Trekk

UES                                             TWM 

Gershenson                               TSi Geotechnical, Inc.        

HDR                                            HNTB 

SCI                                              Goetz Group

SITE                                            NB West

Hanson                                       Garver

2026 Race Swag coming soon...