Spire Team Village

The Spire Team Village is the hub of the Biz Dash! Located in Lou Fusz Plaza at CITYPARK, it features team meeting spaces, music, food and beverage stands, tailgate games and more.

Arrive early to see the pre-race welcome, take part in the warm-up, and enjoy the festivities before the race. Individuals and teams will be highlighted on the LED screens, and winners will also be recognized with awards on stage before and after the race.

Race Day Schedule

Team Meeting Spaces

Make sure your team has a spot to hang out, enjoy your food and beverages, and refuel after the race in the Spire Team Village.

Reservations for team meeting spaces are now closed. Participants can view the 2023 Biz Dash map below.

Team meeting spaces include cocktail tables and a company name sign. Larger team meeting spaces also include 8-ft tables and chairs. Quantities are based on the size of the team meeting space.

Locations are determined by the Biz Dash event management when payment is received.

Spire Team Village Map

The map with the team meeting space assignments (in alphabetical order) is viewable below. Please click the image to view a larger version.

*The Spire Team Village map is subject to change.

Spire Team Village Tent Rules

There are a limited number of team spaces available. Orders are taken on a first come, first served basis.
It is recommended that you determine the number of participants on your company team before you purchase a team space.
Private tents and tables are not allowed.
There will be NO: vehicles allowed in the team tent area, open flames, barbecue/grilling, live or amplified entertainment at your space.
There will be NO promotions, giveaways or sampling of food or beverages of any kind, unless otherwise given written permission by the Biz Dash event management.
Pets are not allowed in the Spire Team Village.

Teams MUST PURCHASE a team meeting space to pre-order any alcoholic beverages (a Levy staff member will deliver the beverages in a cooler to your space when the team village opens). No personal food or beverages will be allowed except water in a personal refillable water bottle.
Teams are encouraged to decorate their team spaces to enhance their area.
Generators will not be allowed so we recommend battery-powered items.
Teams will be able to drop off supplies and/or decorations for their team spaces prior to the event starting at 4 p.m.
These rules will be enforced by event staff throughout the pre-race and post-race festivities.

Prohibited Items inside CITYPARK and on property grounds (including Lou Fusz Plaza):

For additional information, please visit https://www.stlcitysc.com/city-sc/matchday/prohibited-items/.

Any bags larger than the approved 14” x 14” x 6” and non-clear bags larger than 5” x 7” x 2”.
Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms
Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices and pyrotechnics
Illegal drugs or harmful chemicals
Any missile or object that can be used as a projectile
Outside food and beverage
Metal, plastic, glass, or aluminum containers of any kind
Flag poles of any kind (metal, plastic, or wooden)
Seat cushions larger than 16” x 16”
Aerosol cans or pressurized containers
Professional camera equipment, including but not limited to, tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras
Noisemakers, including, but not limited to, whistles and horns
Laser pointers
Remote controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
Recreational Vehicles (Rollerblades/skateboards/hoverboards)
Selfie sticks
Drones
Beach balls or other inflatable items
Umbrellas
Animals (excluding service animals)
Any flag/banner/sign larger than 3′ x 5′
Any other items deemed to be inappropriate and/or dangerous by the Venue Security Representative

Food & Beverages

Refuel before or after the race with a variety of local restaurants! Participants can purchase food and beverages on site via credit card or with a food voucher.

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Grand Marshal Curtis Francois

The Enjoy Illinois 300’s Curtis Francois will be the grand marshal of 2023 Biz Dash 5K presented by World Wide Technology, just 10 days before the NASCAR race takes place at WWT Raceway.

The 2023 Biz Dash will have a NASCAR flair featuring Francois waving the green flag at the start line, a lead car, race cars on display, and a promotional tent with information about the Enjoy Illinois 300 and the first annual JJK5K, in which participants can run the track at WWT Raceway and benefit the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.

Press Release

Press Release

Weather

It’s going to be a FANTASTIC day for a 5K on Thursday! Check out the forecast by 5 On Your Side – the official Weather Sponsor of the Biz Dash.

Watch 3-Day Forecast Video

KSDK Weather Forecast

The Biz Dash will go on rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, a call will be made about the race at that time. Monitor the Biz Dash social media for any announcements. Participant safety is our number one priority.

5K Course

The heart of the Biz Dash is the 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk through Downtown St. Louis. The route goes through the central corridor of the city with views of the Gateway Arch, Kiener Plaza, Busch Stadium, Union Station and ending right in front of CITYPARK.

Participants can begin moving to the starting line (on Market Street) around 6:40pm. The 5K will start at 7pm.

All levels of runners and walkers are welcome! More than half the crowd actually walks the race.

View Course Route

Spire Team Village

Team Village Open: 5–9pm

Biz Dash 5K Starts at 7pm

Make sure your team has a spot to hang out, enjoy your food and beverages, and refuel after the race in the Spire Team Village.

Reservations for team meeting spaces are now closed. Participants can view the 2023 Biz Dash map below.

Spire Team Village Map