St. Louis Sports Commission

06/12/2026

The countdown to March 25, 2028 is on.

St. Louis will welcome the nation's top marathoners and a national audience to America's first Olympic city for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.

06/09/2026

St. Louis Sports Commission Announces Recipients of 2026 Sportsmanship Scholarships

Organization Awards $16,000 to Seven Area Students for Exemplifying Class and Selflessness on the Playing Field

St. Louis Sports Commission Announces Recipients of 2026 Sportsmanship Scholarships

06/08/2026

Celebrate Olympic & Paralympic Day in St. Louis! 🏅

Join us June 26 at WashU’s Francis Olympic Field for a free, family-friendly celebration of St. Louis’ Olympic legacy.

Open to the public—register today: stlsports.org/olympic-day

06/04/2026

The road to LA28 starts in St. Louis 🇺🇸🚨

A city steeped in Olympic history. A race that shapes Olympic dreams.

The 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon will take place on March 25, 2028, where six athletes will earn their spots on Team USA for the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. 👏

🏃 The marathon will be the first U.S. Olympic Team Trials event of the cycle across any sport.

Full announcement: https://www.usatf.org/news/2026/st-louis-to-host-2028-u-s-olympic-team-trials-%e2%80%93-ma

06/04/2026

St. Louis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon

St. Louis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon

05/29/2026

St. Louis Sports Commission to Host Olympic & Paralympic Day Celebration Friday, June 26 at Francis Olympic Field

Free Community Event for All Ages Includes Olympic-Themed Activities, Q&A, and Tradition of Walking the 1904 Olympic Stadium Track with Jackie Joyner-Kersee

St. Louis’ traditional Olympic Day celebration provides a once-a-year opportunity to run or walk side-by-side with our region’s Olympians....

05/28/2026

This week’s op-ed from our board chair Michael Loynd: Major sporting events drive visitors, jobs, tax revenue and national visibility for St. Louis.

St. Louis cannot keep underfunding sports recruitment efforts

05/27/2026

Celebrate the spirit of the Games right here in St. Louis! 🥇🎉

Join us for Olympic & Paralympic Day on Friday, June 26 at Washington University’s Francis Olympic Field & Sumers Recreation Center.

🏟 Walk/run the 1904 Olympic Stadium track
🏃🏿‍♀️ Hear from Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee
🥇 Celebrate St. Louis’ Olympic legacy
🎈 Enjoy FREE activities for all ages

Register today at stlsports.org/olympicday

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Carl Fricks Sportsmanship Scholarship!

Presented annually by the St. Louis Sports Foundation, the scholarship honors graduating high school seniors who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship, integrity, and respect.

This year’s recipients were recognized this morning at our quarterly board meeting. Congratulations to Jacob Bray, Bryce Clayborn, Drew Killian, Skye Madatali, Macy Moeckel, Elena Potsou, and Alaina Spent!

05/19/2026