St. Louis sports: watch it, or get in it
Three pro teams downtown, college hoops, and more than 40 running clubs across the metro. Here's the split: the teams and games worth watching, and the groups worth lacing up for.
The teams you go watch
All three pro franchises sit within a few blocks downtown, so a game is an easy add-on to a weekend. College hoops and spring football round out the calendar.
St. Louis Cardinals
MLB at Busch Stadium, with the Arch over the outfield wall and Ballpark Village next door. Baseball is the city's default religion.
mlb.com/cardinals
St. Louis Blues
NHL at Enterprise Center, a short walk west of Busch Stadium. Hockey season runs October into spring, overlapping nicely with hoops.
nhl.com/blues
St. Louis CITY SC
MLS at Energizer Park in Downtown West, the soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2023 and helped reenergize the neighborhood.
stlcitysc.comSt. Louis Battlehawks
Spring football in the UFL, playing at The Dome at America's Center. The Battlehawks pack the Dome and draw some of the league's biggest crowds.
theufl.comSLU Billikens
Saint Louis University basketball in the Atlantic 10, home games at Chaifetz Arena. College hoops is the biggest local draw outside the pros.
slubillikens.comMizzou Tigers
University of Missouri, the big-name college program about two hours west in Columbia. SEC football in the fall, a strong basketball tradition, and a big alumni presence in STL.
mutigers.comRun clubs, mostly free
The St. Louis area has more than 40 active running groups. Most are free, drop-in, and welcome every pace. Check each club's social media before you go, since meeting spots and times shift with the weather.
Three Run Four
Downtown · 4 Hands Brewing, 1220 S 8th St
First beer is free after the run
FreeSt. Louis Run Crew
Citywide · Tower Grove Park, various coffee shops, Citygarden
1, 2 or 3 mile weekday routes, longer runs Saturdays
FreeBig River Running Club
University City + South City · Two store locations
3 to 7 mile options, dogs and strollers welcome
FreeRunning Niche Run Club
South City · 1601 Tower Grove Ave
5K with pace groups from 8 to 12 min/mile, beer night 2nd Wed
FreeDogtown Running Club
Dogtown · Heavy Riff Brewing, Forest Park
2 and 4 mile runs plus longer Saturday routes
FreeHey Girl Run Club
Tower Grove · Tower Grove Park, Turkish Pavilion
For women in their 20s and 30s, 30 minutes run or walk
FreeHappy's Running Club
Tower Grove South · City Park Grill
Gear discounts and beer specials for regulars
FreeSocial Wellness Club
Downtown · Omen Coffee, 2647 Washington Ave
1 mile walk or 2, 3 or 6 mile run, coffee and cold plunge after
FreeRun It Back
Midtown · SLU Medical Center Stadium
Track and field club, sprints through 1500m plus jumps and throws
FreeUrban Chestnut Sunday Run Club
The Grove + Midtown · Urban Chestnut Brewing
Group run that ends at the beer hall
FreeWuhluhwuh Run Club
Tower Grove · Tower Grove Park, Drink Platypus
Beginner friendly, open to women, trans and nonbinary runners
FreeSt. Louis Hash House Harriers
Citywide · Rotating start points
The drinking club with a running problem, all paces welcome
FreeSt. Louis Ultrarunners Group
Citywide · Various parks and greenspaces
Trail runs of 4 to 6 and 10-plus miles, all levels
FreeField Theory Run Club
Webster Groves · 8153 Big Bend Blvd
Runs from the local outdoor store
FreeFleet Feet Running Club
Des Peres + South Co + St. Charles · Three store locations
Social runs of 1 to 5 miles from each store
FreeBikes & Brews Run Club
Chesterfield · The District entertainment complex
3 or 6 mile run, 15 percent off coffee after
FreeKINNECT Collective
Creve Coeur · Creve Coeur Lake
Women's walking and running group, 4 mile loop plus yoga cooldown
FreeMetro Milers
Edwardsville, IL · Edwardsville
Up to 6 miles, monthly brunch run, membership includes shirt
$25/yrO'Fallon Ladies on the Run
O'Fallon, IL · O'Fallon, IL
Women only, all abilities, coffee chat after Saturday runs
FreeSt. Louis Track Club
Citywide · Rotating locations
The big 501c3 running org, founded 1970, full race calendar on site
FreeRun clubs change schedules often, so confirm on their social media before heading out. Race calendar below.
Upcoming races and sports events
Road races, fun runs and spectator events coming up on the Move2STL calendar.
Sports in St. Louis: quick answers
What are the professional sports teams in St. Louis?
Three majors: the Cardinals (MLB), the Blues (NHL) and St. Louis CITY SC (MLS). The St. Louis Battlehawks play spring football in the UFL at The Dome.
Where do the Cardinals, Blues and CITY SC play?
Cardinals at Busch Stadium, Blues at Enterprise Center, and CITY SC at Energizer Park. All three are within a few blocks of each other downtown and reachable by MetroLink.
How do I find a running club in St. Louis?
Most clubs are free and drop-in, and they announce meeting times on Instagram. Big River Running, Running Niche and Fleet Feet all host weekly group runs from their stores. The full list is on this page.
Where are the big races in St. Louis?
Forest Park hosts most of them, including the St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon and the I Love Forest Park 5K. The race calendar above and Fleet Feet's calendar list what's coming up.
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