PNC Bank Returns as Title Sponsor of 2026 Greater St. Louis Half Marathon

March 12, 2026

ST. LOUIS (March 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GO! St. Louis is excited to announce PNC Bank is returning as the title sponsor of the 2026 Greater St. Louis Half Marathon, the most popular race distance in the region’s premier running event. Registration for the April 11 event is still open.

In addition to sponsoring the Half Marathon, PNC Bank has been collaborating with GO! St. Louis to host training runs in the leadup to the event, with the next and final training run scheduled for March 21.

“As a contributor to the economic health of St. Louis, PNC is a longtime sponsor of this event because it creates economic impact and visibility for our region as a vibrant place to live and work,” said Matt Corcoran, PNC regional president for St. Louis.

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 PNC Bank as a returning 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.”

The Greater St. Louis Marathon and Half Marathon courses offer 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.

This event, which will welcome more than 12,000 participants across multiple race distances, 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 PNC Bank in support of the 2026 Marathon is Emerson (title sponsor of the full marathon) and 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 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 PNC Bank

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.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.

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