35 Years of Running these Hills! Now is the perfect time to get ready for the 2026 Run for the Hills. Whether you want to run the 5k, walk the 1 miler, watch your kids compete in the 1 mile race or sign up to get a very fashionable t-shirt which have been spotted in countries across the globe, all of the money raised from the Run for the Hills is spent directly on our beloved neighborhood Francis Park. Please sign up to support your park and neighborhood and encourage your neighbors and friends to join you. Bring your block, bring your bootcamp, bring your babies in their running strollers - just show up and be ready for a fun morning on September 19th! Register by September 1st to guarantee a T-Shirt! 5k race starts at 8 at Donovan and Itaska.
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35th Annual Run for the Hills 2026 — Saint Louis, MO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Saint Louis, MO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
