Ready, Set… Sign Up! Our favorite Sunday in September is back!! Lace up your sneakers, stretch out those hammies, and get ready to run (or walk… or wobble) your way through the most fun you can have on two feet! We have a new course this year, and even more post-race fun that you will not want to miss! So whether you're chasing a new personal record or just here for the T-shirt and post-race snacks, our Mary Queen of Peace 1-Mile Fun Run & 5K are the perfect excuse to break a sweat, make some memories, and support a great cause. Fast feet? Fantastic! Slow stroll? Perfection! Only running for beer and bratwurst? Whatever it takes! We support you! Cross the finish line and roll right into Bratfest , our much-loved MQP tradition packed with food, fun, and fellowship. And for our grown-up participants (21+), your finish line victory comes with a complimentary beer — because hydration comes in many forms. Grab your running shoes, rally your friends and family, and sign up today to be part of something special. It’s not just our second annual race — it’s a parish party in motion! 5k Race 1-mile Fun Run Big River Running chip timing MQP Bratfest immediately after Complimentary beer for 21+ finishers Endless parish pride For those interested in running the 5K and also wanting to participate/chaperone in the 1-mile fun run with their child(ren), only one race registration per adult is needed. Please note - our 5k & 1-mile route is subject to change due to Berry Road construction and detours. We are in close communication with the Webster Groves Police Department to ensure a safe race route. Thank you for your understanding! Interested in being a sponsor? Please click the link below OR click the "DONATE" tab to view the different tiers of sponsorship and what it includes ( even a certain number of race registrations!! ). https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MO/SaintLouis/MQPBratfest5kAndMileFunRun
Course & Travel Notes
The MQP Bratfest 5K and 1-mile Fun Run takes place at 627 feet elevation, which is low enough that altitude adjustment shouldn't significantly impact your pacing. With a 3:30 PM start time, you'll be racing well after sunrise (6:54 AM that day), so plan for afternoon conditions with typical September highs around 82°F and lows around 62°F. St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is conveniently located just 11.4 miles from the venue, making it easy to arrange ground transportation to the race.
⛰️ 627 ft elevation☀️ Typically 82°F / 62°F✈️ St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 11.4 mi
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MQP Brat Trot 5k & 1-mile Fun Run 2026 — Saint Louis, MO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 27.
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
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is MQP Brat Trot 5k & 1-mile Fun Run 2026 — Saint Louis, MO?
MQP Brat Trot 5k & 1-mile Fun Run 2026 — Saint Louis, MO takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Where is MQP Brat Trot 5k & 1-mile Fun Run 2026 — Saint Louis, MO held?
MQP Brat Trot 5k & 1-mile Fun Run 2026 — Saint Louis, MO is held at 680 West Lockwood Ave in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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