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Friends of Kids with Cancer's Walk with a Friend

Date:
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Location:
Maryland Heights, Missouri
63146
United States
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Links:
friendsofkids.com Register at runsignup.com
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1 Miles 5k Fun Run Kids Run Walk

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Run Start

9:00 a.m. Walk Start

Rain or Shine

A fun Spring morning for the whole family with bounce houses, games, face painting, breakfast snacks, popcorn, food trucks, & more. This fundraiser is a day of fun to honor, remember, and support the strength, courage, love, and care of kids and families facing a cancer diagnosis.

Register on by April 10. Race day registrations are open from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. on April 11 at the event pavilion.

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10K RUN

$45 Registration

$40 Early Bird Registration

Ends March 21, 2026

Runners compete in the timed 10K fun run along the East side of Creve Coeur Lake, with prizes for men's, women's, and children's categories.

Registration includes all activities, an event t-shirt, and a timed run from Big River Racing Company.

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5K FUN RUN

$40 Registration

$35 Early Bird Registration

Ends March 21, 2026

Runners compete in the timed 5K fun run along the East side of Creve Coeur Lake, with prizes for men's, women's, and children's categories.

Registration includes all activities, an event t-shirt, and a timed run from Big River Racing Company.

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1-MILE WALK

$40 Registration

$35 Early Bird Registration

Ends March 21, 2026

This joyous gathering of families features an honor and memorial 1-mile walk along the West side of Creve Coeur Lake, where patient families and supporters hold signs in tribute to their loved ones affected by cancer and blood diseases.

Registration includes all activities and an event t-shirt.

Event Shirt Not Guaranteed After March 21. Kids 2 and Under Are Free! (Shirt not included.)

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

The morning is filled with fun for the whole family, including breakfast refreshments, popcorn, bounce houses, lawn games, archery, basketball, face painting, and more—all included with your ticket.

All activities begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue through the event until 11:00 a.m.

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FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS

Enjoy food and drink from food trucks that give back. Vendor booths and food trucks accept cash or card.

PACKET PICK-UP

Pick up running bib and t-shirt before the event at the Friends of Kids with Cancer office on Thursday, April 9, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. OR pick up at the event from 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

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Questions about Walk with a Friend?

There are so many ways to participate in Walk with a Friend. If you have questions, please read more about the event in the FAQ section of our website.

EVENT FAQ

Contact Kim Wisdom, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at

kim@friendsofkids.com or call 314.275.7440

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