Join GO! St. Louis and Great Rivers Greenway on third Thursdays this summer for a group run series on the greenways! Learn about the history of these unique places around the St. Louis region while you enjoy the natural beauty during each run.
Thursday, July 21 on the St. Vincent Greenway at 6pm
- Meet at the St. Vincent Shelter (turn right off of entrance road into the park before the community center) - 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133
- 3.3 mile short distance - St. Vincent Shelter to UMSL and back
- 5.7 mile long distance - St. Vincent Shelter to North Hanley MetroLink and back
- Learn about the history of the St. Vincent's Hospital castle in the park going back to the late 1800s
- Pizza and drinks provided in the park after the run
Thursday, July 28 on the Dardenne Greenway at 6pm
- Meet at Pavilion A next to the playground in Legacy Park - 5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304.
- 3.0 mile short distance - Legacy Park to St. Charles Community College and back
- 7.3 mile long distance - Legacy Park to Rabbit Run Park and back
- Learn about the early 1800s history of Boone's Lick Road
- Several restaurants nearby in downtown Cottleville
Thursday, August 18 on the Meramec Greenway at 6pm
- Meet at the pavilion in Drewel Park (2 Hill Drive, Eureka, MO 63025)
- 3.8 mile short distance - Drewel Park to Kircher Park and back
- 7.1 mile long distance - Drewel Park around Route 66 State Park and back
- Learn about the history of Times Beach from summer resort to ghost town to state park
- Several restaurants nearby in downtown Eureka