Mission

GO! St. Louis®, a not-for-profit organization, encourages individuals and families in the region to adopt a healthy lifestyle by getting fit, staying active, and eating a nutritional diet year round. The organization accomplishes this through school based programming, community collaborations, the creation of new and unique fitness events and outreach to senior/retirement centers.

The GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend, held in April each year, continues to be our signature event, attracting over 23,000 participants from 47 states and twelve countries in 2010. The GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend features ten different races for all ages and fitness abilities. The event is Missouri’s largest competitive fitness event and includes a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K run/walk, children’s fun runs and a mature mile. The Family Fitness Weekend has become a national model for other running organizations and communities, looking to inspire residents to make community wellness a priority.

The GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon® youth program, which debuted in 2001 continues to grow, with more than 9,000 students and 170 schools participating last year.

In addition, new programs, events and collaborations, offered to a wide range of people, provide a greater impact on community wellness each year.

Key Facts about the organization:
Organization was formed in 2000.
Created the nation’s only Read, Right & Run Marathon in 2001.
Introduced Half Marathon race in 2003.
Organized and hosted the 2003 Women’s Marathon National Championship
Organized and hosted the 2004 US Olympic Trials – Women’s Marathon
Introduced “Mature Mile”: 2005
Introduced “Battle of the Badges Marathon Relay”: 2006
Expanded mission and changed name from Spirit of St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend to GO! St. Louis, September 2007.
Introduced GO! St. Louis Mile-by-Mile Marathon (Corporate Wellness Program) in 2007.
Introduced Students on the GO! program in 2008
Organized the 2009 All-Star Game Charity 5K Run, as part of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities.
Introduced GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K & Fun Run in 2009.

GO! St. Louis, Inspiring Fitness, One Step at a Time!