Emerson Announced as Title Sponsor of 2026 Greater St. Louis Marathon

March 10, 2026

ST. LOUIS (March 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GO! St. Louis proudly announces Emerson as the title sponsor of the Greater St. Louis Marathon, presented by Emerson. The global automation and software technology company brings its leadership and commitment to the region’s premier running event, which will welcome more than 12,000 participants across multiple race distances on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Registration spots are still open.

“As a runner myself, I understand the dedication and community energy that events like this inspire,” said Lal Karsanbhai, president and CEO of Emerson. “At Emerson, we’re committed to supporting initiatives that bring people together, promote health and wellness and showcase the incredible spirit of St. Louis. Through partnerships like this, we believe in celebrating the vitality of the region we call home.”

The Greater St. Louis Marathon offers runners a tour of the historic city, with scenic views, energetic neighborhood support, and a finish line celebration that reflects the spirit of St. Louis. Whether participants are local or traveling from across the Midwest and beyond, the race weekend provides a memorable destination running experience.

In a GO! St. Louis-commissioned economic impact study funded by PNC, Saint Louis University’s Community Planning Lab found the Greater St. Louis Marathon supports nearly $4.5 million in total economic activity annually within the City of St. Louis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Emerson as our title sponsor and to have such strong support from our corporate partners and the St. Louis community,” said Mona Vespa, president of GO! St. Louis. “Their commitment allows us to create an exceptional experience for runners and their families while showcasing everything that makes St. Louis the Gateway to the Best.”

This event promises a weekend filled with exciting courses, iconic landmarks, and vibrant celebrations, including the return of the National Running Club Championships & Rally. With races kicking off downtown and concluding with a lively after-party, participants can look forward to live music, local cuisine, and an unparalleled city tour showcasing the spirit of St. Louis, the Gateway to the Best.

Joining title sponsor Emerson and half marathon title sponsor PNC Bank in support of the 2026 Marathon is longtime loyal sponsor Lockton (title sponsor of the 10K). WashU Medicine has come on board this year as the Official Medical Provider for the events. Multi-year sponsors 4 Hands Brewing Co. (official beer sponsor), KSDK-TV (official media sponsor), Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Nisa Investment Advisors are returning in 2026. New sponsor Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) is sponsoring the race expo at Union Station, the official packet pickup location for registered runners.

The Greater St. Louis Marathon offers a full 26.2-mile course as well as a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile family fun run. For more information and to register, visit www.gostlouis.org.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

About GO! St. Louis

GO! St. Louis is a non-profit organization that encourages individuals and families in the St. Louis region to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle year round. The organization accomplishes this through community collaborations, school based programming and the creation of new and fun fitness events. Learn more at www.gostlouis.org.

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