6th Annual

• 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
• Kids Run:- Kids Run

 - The Millstadt Police Department will be holding our 6th 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 5th, 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 hot dogs, and other refreshments. All kids who participate in the fun run will receive a participation medal. Our event also features a 1^st 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 & 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 3rd & 4th, 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 3rd & 4th, 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, with a hill near the turn-a-round.