Date: Friday, July 4th, 2026
Time: Starting at 6:00 AM
Location: Festival Area at Tower Grove Park (Music Stand Lp)

Bib Distribution

You can pick up your bib in the Festival Area on race day beginning at 6:00 AM. Bibs are only available for pick up on race day. You'll need to show your unique bib number to pick up your bib in designated tents (1-99, 100-199, 200-299, etc.).

You must present your registration confirmation email to pick up your packet.

*Race day registration is not available.

Starting Line Location

2717 Music Stand Lp, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
Tower Grove Park

Getting There by Public Transit

Tower Grove Park can be reached from the city centre using the following bus routes:

• Route #8 – Shaw–Cherokee
• Route #30 – Arsenal
• Route #70 – Grand
• Route #95 – Kingshighway

View the Metro Website for route planning.

Parking Options at Tower Grove Park

• On-street parking around Tower Grove Park — plenty of curb spaces around Main Drive, Magnolia Ave, Grand Blvd, and Arsenal St (first-come, first-served).
• Park interior street parking — parallel parking is generally allowed along park roads except where signed “No Parking.”
• Accessible/disabled parking — limited accessible spaces are inside the park near the main pavilion and other high-use areas.
• Neighborhood street parking — free residential street parking is usually available a few blocks from the park, but spots may fill up quickly during weekends or events.

Biking: We encourage participants and spectators to bike to the event when possible. Tower Grove Park has multiple bike-friendly routes and bike racks near park entrances and along main park drives.

Race results are available immediately after the race and can be searched by name, bib number, or browsed by age group. All races feature chip timing for accurate results.

2026 Results

Results will be posted here immediately following the race on July 4th, 2026.

Previous Years

The Independence Day Road Race attracts some of the nation's top distance runners competing for prize money in the 4 Mile race.

2026 Elite Field

Elite athlete list TBD.

4 Mile Prize Money

Male and female elite athletes compete for the following prizes:

*All prize amounts are in USD.

Non-monetary awards will be given to the top 3 male and female 1 Mile athletes during the awards ceremony.

Elite Athlete Registration

Are you an elite runner interested in competing? We offer complimentary entry for athletes meeting qualifying standards. Qualifying standards are available in the application form.

The Independence Day Road Race welcomes media coverage and provides full support for journalists, photographers, and content creators covering the event.

Media Credentials

Media credentials are available for working press, photographers, and broadcast media. Credentials provide access to the start/finish area, press tent, and designated course locations.

To request credentials, please email info@independencedayroadrace.com with:

• Full name and media outlet
• Assignment editor contact information
• Type of coverage (photo, video, print, broadcast)
• Proof of assignment or media affiliation

Press Resources

For press resources, please email info@independencedayroadrace.com:

• High-resolution race photos and logos
• Event fact sheet and course information
• Elite athlete bios and race history
• Interview opportunities with race director and top finishers

Have questions about the Independence Day Road Race? We're here to help!

Email: info@independencedayroadrace.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

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