The 5K course passes through historic downtown Ferguson, Missouri and surrounding neighborhoods.
VIDEO OF 2010 TWILIGHT 5K
TWILIGHT 5K: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Enjoy a USATF-certified course through Ferguson's beautiful historic neighborhoods in this third annual twilight race managed under Live Well Events. Both the 5K and the one-mile fun run will start and end at the Plaza at 501 (501 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO), with professional timing by Big River Running.
Looking for the route map and info on parking? You'll find it here.
At this year's race, Big River will be providing results via the cutting edge Bazu Racecasting platform. This platform is a fully integrated multimedia, registration and scoring platform that enhances the race experience! When registering online, participants can opt-in for text, Facebook, and/or Twitter messages to let all their friends know about their race. Upon completing the race, 5k participants will have their results available instantly via on-site computer kiosk look-up. In addition, each participant will have a personal results page instantly available to view online. Within 24-48 hours of the race, their personal results page will be updated with a fully integrated video clip of their race finish and any of their race photos displayed and available for hi-resolution download.
Need help getting ready for the race?
Our Couch To 5K Club program is intended for beginning runners or those who want to work their way back into shape. Training sessions will begin in March. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you're not a beginning runner and would like running partners, the Ferguson Running Club - Saturday Club trains year round and meets every Saturday morning. The Saturday Club is geared toward intermediate/advanced runners. Training sessions usually include runs from 2-6 miles or interval and hill training. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT LIVE WELL EVENTS
The Ferguson Twilight 5K is managed under Live Well Events - a non-profit organization. Live Well Events provides the residents of Ferguson and the North County area with programs and events that showcase the enjoyable, healthy, and sustainable aspects of fitness activities. Live Well Events grew from the success of Live Well Ferguson.
Founded in April 2008, Live Well Ferguson is a collaboration between Trailnet and the city of Ferguson, Missouri with a mission to encourage Ferguson residents to live healthier, more active lifestyles. The organization also sponsors the successful Sunday Parkways program, allowing residents to bike, exercise and play on neighborhood streets. Since it's founding, Ferguson residents have enthusiastically embraced the Live Well vision. Our resident volunteers have imagined and implemented many new Live Well Ferguson projects including the Live Well Ferguson Running Club, Ferguson Cycling Club, Eat Well Ferguson and a Twilight Ramble.
Tanya F., Jamye R. and Mary H.
at the Rock and Roll Half Marathon
Molly R., Sherri C., Craig S., and Blue S.
at the St. Patricks Day Run
Proceeds to provide scholarships for youth programs at Emerson YMCA.