Day 1: Friday, August 29th, 2025
Tour de Lafayette
Presented by Studio 2108
Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in St. Louis’ first historic district, this nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.
Now home to many unique shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Square neighborhood is one of the oldest in St. Louis and boasts the city’s first public park. Created by ordinance in 1836, the park was named in honor of Marqis de Lafayette, a French statesman who served as a volunteer under George Washington during the American Revolution.
SCHEDULE
| Start | Category | Distance | Entry Fee | Place/Prize | Field Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 p.m. | Registration Opens | ||||
| 1:30 p.m. | Juniors (9-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) | 25 min | FREE | 3/Boys/Girls/Medals | 50 |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cat 4/5 | 40 min | $62 | 3/Medals/Glory | 75 |
| 2:45 p.m. | Women 3/4/5 | 40 min | $62 | 6/$300 | 75 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Masters 50+/60+ Cat 1 - 4 | 40 min | $62 | 10/$400 per Age Group | 150 |
| 4:15 p.m. | Cat 3/4 | 50 min | $62 | 15/$500 | 150 |
| 5:10 p.m. | Kids Races ($15 & suggested donation) | Sprint | N/A | Big Wheels - Age 12 | none |
| 5:30 p.m. | Masters 40+ Cat 1 - 4 | 50 min | $62 | 10/$500 | 150 |
| 6:25 p.m. | Cat 2/3 | 55 min | $62 | 15/$600 | 150 |
| 7:30 p.m. | Women Pro/1/2 | 70 min | $72 | 20/$2000 | 150 |
| 8:50 p.m. | Men Pro/1 | 70 min | $72 | 20/$2000 | 150 |
From HWY 44 Exit Jefferson north, to right on Chouteau. Turn right on Dolman Park Ave. Race is to right. Park on Park Ave.
Resident Notification Information – 2025 Gateway Cup Lafayette Square Neighbor Notification
Resident Parking Instructions
Residents on Benton Place:
The city has temporarily moved the large rocks to allow access to Benton place.
Access thru the alley between Park and Rutger.
Residents on Lafayette, Simpson, Waverly & Nicholson:
1 Small Lane will be open on Lafayette for residents only that cannot leave or return through an alley. Enter from Mississippi
