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St. Louis Chosen For 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials

PUBLISHED Jun 4, 2026, 4:15 PM ET

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St. Louis will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on March 25, 2028, USATF and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Thursday; NBC will broadcast the race live beginning at 12 p.m. ET. USATF CEO Max Siegel and USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland issued statements endorsing the city and local organizers. The trials will select three men and three women for Team USA for the Los Angeles Games and will use a course through landmarks including Washington University, the Gateway Arch, and Forest Park. Organizers — including the St. Louis Sports Commission and GO! St. Louis — must now finalize logistics, with athlete qualification continuing through January 25, 2028 and NBC confirming the midday broadcast window.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Sept 1, 2025 — Qualification window for 2028 Trials opens.
May 26, 2026 — USOPC and USATF announce St. Louis as host city.
May 26, 2026 — Runner's World reports Phoenix was the competing bidder; current qualifiers posted.
Jan 25, 2028 — Qualification window closes for athlete selection.
March 25, 2028 — U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials take place in St. Louis; NBC broadcast begins at 12 p.m. ET.

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St. Louis hosting the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials is a big deal. It means national attention and potential tourism dollars for the city. If you're local, expect road closures and increased traffic around March 25,
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Who Benefited

Local organizers, the St. Louis Sports Commission, GO! St. Louis, NBC and the city economy benefit from increased visibility, tourism, and event-related spending tied to hosting the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.

Who Impacted

Phoenix, the competing bidder that was not selected, will not host the trials and therefore misses associated tourism and economic opportunities stemming from the event.

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Who Impacted

Phoenix, the competing bidder that was not selected, will not host the trials and therefore misses associated tourism and economic opportunities stemming from the event.