From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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
[email protected] or call 314.275.7440
Join the Friends of Birthright at the 25th Annual Run for Life and Learning benefitting Birthright Counseling, St. Louis! This Silver Jubilee, in-person event offers something for everyone including a chip-timed 6K Run/Walk, 1 mile run/walk and 0.25 mile youth run with Louie® from the St. Louis Blues!
Donations and sponsorships will fund the education of Birthright clients in financial need, enabling them to make better lives for themselves and their children. Funds raised in excess of scholarship and housing needs will be used to provide professional counseling and practical assistance to Birthright clients. Get your friends and family members together and enjoy a great morning supporting a worthwhile cause!
Start times for the in-person events:
6K: 8:30AM
1 mile: 8:40AM
1/4 mile fun run: 9:15AM
*** Register by 5/15/26 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!