MERAMEC RIVER RUN FOR AFRICAN RELIEF                                        

Welcome to the first annual Meramec River Run. The race will be held in beautiful Fenton, MO. Just 20 minutes from the Arch, the race is easily accessible from all of metro St. Louis and is perfectly timed on the calendar between the Lewis & Clark Marathon/Half in September and the St. Louis Track Club’s Half Marathon in November. Besides a beautiful and nearly flat route, chances are that a cool fall day will make for ideal race conditions.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Start time: 9:00am
Race distances: 10-mile, 5-mile, 2-mile walk
USATF certification: 5 mile certification - MO09046BG, 10mile certification - MO09047BG
Parking: Life Christian Church, 13001 Gravois Road, 63127
Weather: Average low 51º Average high 71º Average for day 61º

We encourage runners of all levels to join us. If a running the 5 or 10 mile race is not suitable, the 2-mile fun walk is perfect for children and anyone else who wants to join the fun - moms, dads, grandparents and friends!

Proceeds will benefit African Relief through the non-profit organization of Covenant Mercies and be used for; building schools, digging wells, and support of orphan children in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Zambia. Click here to see more about our charity.