
The Great Chase
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- 5029 Northrup Ave, 63110
- Featured distance
- 6.2 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Experience a unique 6.2-mile chase where your start time is age-graded, giving everyone a shot at the win in this revived St. Louis race.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
The Great Chase revives a legendary St. Louis race with a unique twist. Forget traditional mass starts; here, your race begins when your turn comes, determined by age and gender using official age-grading tables. This innovative format transforms the 6.2-mile course into a dynamic chase, a hunt, and a thrilling finish-line showdown. Every runner has a genuine shot at the win, making for an engaging and competitive experience where the goal is to chase down everyone ahead of you.
What to expect
- A unique 6.2-mile race where start times are staggered based on age and gender.
- The course becomes a dynamic chase, with everyone aiming to catch runners ahead.
- A flat, low-altitude course with mild typical-season weather.
Standout details
- Age-graded staggered start
- Everyone has a shot at the win
- Revival of a legendary St. Louis race
- 6.2-mile chase format
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
A Race Where Everyone Has a Shot at the Win
Forget the usual “everyone starts together” race. This is a chase, a hunt, and a finish-line showdown all rolled into one. We’re reviving a legendary St. Louis race and bringing it into the 21st century!
Here’s the kicker: your race doesn’t start when the gun goes off… it starts when your turn comes. Using official, calculated age-grading tables, we’ll set your start time based on your age and gender. But no matter when you start, everyone has the same goal: — chase down anyone in front of them before the finish line !
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