8th Annual D.A.R.E. to Run for BackStoppers 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run...

• 5K Run/Walk :- Run 3.1 Miles
• 10K Run/Walk :- Run 6.2 Miles
• 1/2 Mile Kids Run :- Kids Run

_ The 8th Annual D.A.R.E. to Run for BackStoppers 5K/10K & Kids Fun Run:

The Millstadt Police Department will be holding our 8th Annual "D.A.R.E. to Run for BackStoppers" 5K, 10K, & 1/2 mile kids fun run at the Village of Millstadt Park on Saturday, Novemer 3rd, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will benefit BackStoppers and the police department's local youth programs. We had a GREAT turnout last year from the greater St. Louis area. We will have long-sleeve performance t-shirts, custom awards, plus a free bounce house for the kids & free food. All kids who participate in the fun run will receive a participation medal. Our event also features a 1st Responder Division & Clydesdale Division. Top 3 male & female finishers of both the 5K & 10K receive plaques. The top three finishers in each age division receive medals. Age groups for male & female: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 & Up. A “Virtual Runner” option is available for those who do not care to participate or are unable to, but still want to support the cause. All entries will be eligible to win a free HD television! Early packet available at Millstadt Village Hall on November 1st & 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Please email any questions about the event to [email protected]

Event details and schedule

Early packet pick up:  November 1st & 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Millstadt Village Hall; 111 West Laurel Street, Millstadt.

Day of Event
8:45 - Course briefting, National Anthem, etc...

9:00 - 5K/10K race starts.

10:00 - Kids 1/2 mile fun run begins.

5K & 10K are out and back routes.  5K route is fairly flat with a hill near the turn-a-round.  The 10K route is also mainly flat.

Parking: There is ample parking in the park's parking lot, as well as surrounding side streets.  There is no parking on North Jefferson Street.

-) 2018 race registration is open • Registration Information