Registration is now open for our 2025 Fox Trot 5K & Kit Crawl 10K! Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri’s first Level III Arboretum (one of only 47 worldwide!) during the emergence of spring. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine’s 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi.
The race will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Participate in person or virtually.
In-Person 5K/10K – Saturday, March 22, 2025
Check-in 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:35 a.m.
Registration for the chip-timed in-person runs includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal. Register by Noon on March 1 to get your race shirt and medal delivered directly to you. Estimated shipping date is March 10.
After March 1, there will be a limited number of shirts available. These shirts will be available for pick up on race day.
Virtual 5K/10K – complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between March 15-22
Registration Includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal.
You must register by March 1st to get a race shirt and medal. Estimated shipping date is March 10.
Proceeds from the race support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the cemetery’s community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours.
Shirts and medals will be mailed out after registration. In-Person participants must pick their bib up at the race from 7:45 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K and 10K (in-person only).