18 walking events in St. Louis, Missouri

Welcome to the Brian J. Smith CHAMP 5K! All proceeds from this 5K benefit CHAMP Assistance Dogs (www.champdogs.org) based in St. Louis, MO. In 2025, CHAMP placed 5 assistance dogs (service dogs and facility dogs), with each dog costing CHAMP up to $40,000. Part of the beauty of CHAMP is that these dogs are placed COMPLETELY free of charge.

This 5K is in memory of Brian J. Smith, beloved husband, father, and friend. His memory is a blessing to all who knew and loved him. For years, Brian volunteered at CHAMP Assistance Dogs because he loved their mission, so we host this 5K in his memory to raise funds for them. The 5K has both virtual and in-person options. The in-person option is scheduled for Sunday, March 1st, 2026 (rain, snow, or shine) at 10:00 am at the Tremayne Shelter in Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake Park 13725 Marine Avenue St. Louis MO 63043.

Our 5K is completely inclusive: you participate HOW you want, WHEN you want. The in-person event is fully wheelchair accessible. For the virtual event, we have had people: roll, run, walk, jog, dance, ice skate, and swim. All proceeds benefit CHAMP Assistance Dogs . Well behaved dogs on leads are always welcome!

The in-person event starts at 10:00 am, feel free to come a few minutes early to collect your race packet (including your medal). If you registered for the in-person event but are unable to make it, your medal will be mailed to you.

If you registered for the virtual event, your medal will be mailed to you. BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RACE YOU WANT: IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL.

If 5Ks are not your thing, please feel free to donate to CHAMP in Brian's memory: www.champdogs.org

The 2026 Cardinals 5K returns to celebrate the career of Joe Torre! This year's 5K will offer both an In-Person and Virtual format, allowing Cardinals fans across the world the chance to run, jog or walk the race. All Participants will receive a high quality long sleeved t-shirt or sweatshirt and a Collectable Finisher Medallion featuring Cardinals Hall of Famer Joe Torre. In person participants will be chip timed in the race on April 18th, Virtual participants will have access to submit results. All participants will earn a digital Finisher's Certificate. In-Person participants will have the opportunity to walk a celebratory lap around Busch Stadium after completing their 5K.

The in-person event will be held on April 18th at 8:30 AM at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium. Pre-race activities and warm-ups will be held on the Busch II infield in Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village. The course will start and finish on Clark Street between Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium with the race route taking participants through the streets of downtown. Upon finishing the 5K, participants will have the opportunity to take a victory lap around the warning track inside Busch Stadium, and then return to the Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village for a post-race party.

Registration starts at $40 per Adult registrant and children 13 & under can register for $35. All participants will also receive:

• 25% discount at the Cardinals Team Store

• 25% discount at Cardinals Nation Restaurant

• BOGO admission at the Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum

• 10% off promo code for a Cardinals Kids Club Membership

• Discount on Cardinals Tickets for Cardinals 5K Day at the Ballpark

Unfortunately due to the congestion along the 5k route and at Busch Stadium, NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED IN THE 5K OR ON THE FIELD

*Service Animals are permitted by special request.

Strollers may be used during the 5k run/walk but are asked to start at the back of the pack, and are allowed into Busch Stadium for the celebratory lap. Children under 7 may ride in a stroller with a participating adult without registering.

The Run for Research is a fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which is the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to funding and developing physical therapy research, organized by students in the WashU School of Medicine Physical Therapy program. Expected participants include members of the STL community, WUSM students and faculty, the WashU PT department (professors, staff, students, patients), PTs in the community, and their patients.

Packet Pick Up

Friday, April 17th: 1pm to 6pm: Big River Running Company – University City Store: 606 North and South Rd, University City, MO 63130

Sunday, April 19th: 7:45am to 9am: Sons of Rest Pavilion – Tower Grove Park

Awards

We will have awards for the Top 3 overall male and female finishers, top non-binary finisher, as well as the following age groups:

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, and 40+.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 (8AM-Noon)

Same location! Tower Grove Park

Get moving for The Little Bit Foundation!

Join us for the 9th annual Laura’s Run 4 Kids hosted by First Alert 4’s Laura Hettiger!

There are many options for your participation:

• Sign up for either the 5K Race or 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk

• Share the spirit virtually by registering for the 5K Virtual Run

• Register as an individual, family of 4 or group of 10, with special discounts

• Start your own online fundraiser (click on Become a Fundraiser)

• Donate!

If you are unable to join us on April 25 in Tower Grover Park, share the spirit of Laura virtually from April 25 through May 2, Run, jog or walk where you are – in your neighborhood, on the track, at home on your treadmill – and celebrate at the virtual finish line with an online community when you’ve completed your 5K (3.1 miles).

A morning of fun for the whole family!

• T-shirt for all participants

• Medals and 1st Place awards ceremony

• Little Bit partner schools, families, students in attendance

• Food and beverages

• Kids Zone with music, games, fitness activities, special visitors!

• Group and family discounts available

• Family friendly event – strollers and dogs allowed!

The Little Bit Foundation is committed to breaking down barriers to learning in 60+ school communities serving 17,500 students across St. Louis.

Share your photos, videos and words of encouragement to others on the Laura's Run4Kids Facebook page. Let's stay connected, active, healthy and united for the ongoing mission of The Little Bit Foundation to break down barriers to learning for St. Louis students!

Saturday, May 2nd - 9:00am - Energizer Park

Celebrate the power of a wish at the Make-A-Wish Walk For Wishes & 5k Race— where you can walk, run, roll, or stroll through downtown St. Louis to help make life-changing wishes come true.

Join us on May 2, 2026, at Energizer Park — home of Major League Soccer Club, St. Louis CITY SC — for a day filled with hope, community, and inspiration! Every step celebrates the strength, joy, and resilience of local wish kids and their families.

Enjoy pre-race festivities, games, and food at Energizer Park, and connect with fellow supporters who share your passion for giving hope. Every step helps raise the funds that make wishes come true for children right here in our community.

Celebrate the Season at the 4th Annual Fiesta de Mayo 5K!

Run for a Cure. Stay for the Fiesta.

Join Battling Together for our 4th Annual Fiesta de Mayo 5K walk/run as we return to beautiful Webster Groves to raise vital funds in the fight against blood cancers. All proceeds benefit Blood Cancer United, in their mission to find a cure for Leukemia, Lymphoma, and all forms of blood cancer. We appreciate you helping us raise vital funds for this important cause.

The Experience Enjoy a scenic, professionally timed course that winds through the stately streets of Webster Groves, followed by the ultimate post-race celebration. Whether you’re cooling down with a refreshing Kona Ice snow cone or celebrating your finish with a signature margarita, we have the perfect reward waiting for you at the finish line!

To our returning runners—thank you for your continued support. To those joining us for the first time—we can’t wait to show you what makes Fiesta de Mayo such a special event.

Get ready for an epic morning! Your registration includes:

• Custom Fiesta de Mayo Tee – A unique, high-quality design perfect for race day and beyond.

• Youth Finisher Medals – Commemorative medals to celebrate the hard work of our runners aged 16 and under.

• Professional Chip Timing – Accurate, real-time results provided by the experts at Big River Race Management.

• Signature Margarita – A refreshing post-race celebration to honor your finish and toast to a world without cancer (ages 21+).

• Kona Ice Snow Cones – The Kona truck will be on-site providing refreshing treats for everyone to enjoy!

🏁 Don’t miss out! Register by April 12 to guarantee your official Fiesta de Mayo race shirt.

*** Blood Cancer United is formerly known as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Mi Casa es SLU Casa 5K or 1.5-Mile Walk, Run, Roll!

This community race is organized by the Latino Medical Student Association at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in partnership with Casa de Salud, a nonprofit health organization serving the St. Louis area.

Come out for a fun and meaningful event that supports uninsured and underinsured individuals in St. Louis. Half of all proceeds will go directly to Casa de Salud, helping them continue to provide essential services such as health screenings, physical exams, and other vital medical care.

Everyone that chooses the T Shirt option AND signs up by April 6th will get a T-shirt in their chosen size. A limited number will be available first come, first serve past April 6th and at the event site.

Everyone participating in the race, 5k and 1.5 mile version will be competing for a top 3 medal in each of the following age groups: 12 to 18, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60+. Note: Everyone will receive a participation award. Only those on FOOT will receive placement medals. Thank you for your understanding.

From every member of LMSA and our partners at Casa de Salud, thank you for your participation!

¡Acompáñanos en la 3ª Carrera Anual Mi Casa es SLU Casa 5K o Caminata/Carrera/Rodada de 1.5 millas!

Este evento comunitario es organizado por la Latino Medical Student Association en la Saint Louis University School of Medicine, en colaboración con Casa de Salud, una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios de salud en el área de St. Louis.

Ven y participa en un evento divertido y con propósito que apoya a las personas sin seguro médico o con seguro insuficiente en nuestra comunidad. La mitad de los fondos recaudados se destinarán directamente a Casa de Salud, ayudándoles a continuar ofreciendo servicios esenciales como exámenes de salud, chequeos físicos y otros cuidados médicos necesarios.

Todos los que elijan la opción de camiseta Y favor de inscribirse antes del 6 de Abril para recibir una camiseta en su talla elegida. Un número limitado estará disponible en orden de llegada pasado el 6 de Abril y en el sitio del evento.

Todos los participantes en la carrera, versión 5K y 1.5 millas competirán por una medalla de los 3 mejores en cada uno de los siguientes grupos de edad: 12 a 18, 19 a 29, 30 a 39, 40 a 49, 50 a 59, y 60 . Nota: Todos recibirán un premio de participación. Solo los que estén participando a pie recibirán medallas de colocación. Gracias por su comprensión.

Departe de todos los miembros de LMSA y nuestros socios en Casa de Salud, gracias por su participación!

Join us for the St. Louis Track Club Member Appreciation 5k Race in beautiful Tower Grove Park, FREE for our members!

Join us May 3, 2026, for a celebration of our incredible members. Your dedication and passion for the St. Louis Track Club is what makes our running community so vibrant and inspiring.

FOR MEMBERS SIGNING UP: Make sure you sign up using your club email account on RunSignup to discount the entry fee.

NOT A MEMBER OF THE ST. LOUIS TRACK CLUB? No problem! Join the club for $30 (individual membership) or $40 (household membership) and the 5K will be FREE. Become a member here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/StLouisTrackClub

WHEN: May 3, 2026. The 5k race begins at 9am, the Fun Run begins at 10 a.m.

WHERE: The Son's of Rest Shelter in Tower Grove park

(closest to the corner of Grand Ave and Arsenal Rd). Tower Grove Park is a public park and level II arboretum with over 7,000 trees, seven miles of running/walking trails, a tennis and pickleball center, 15 recreation fields, twelve historic Victorian pavilions, and more. The start and finish line will be near the Son's of Rest Pavilion at the east end of the park. Restrooms will be available on site.

Feel free to bring chairs, tents, coolers and food to enjoy while you hang out with us and cheer! As an added bonus, after this year's race we'll be having a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Stick around as we celebrate the all the wonderful volunteers who make everything the club does possible.

Spectators: This horseshoe like route makes for an easy way to see your runners not only at the start and finish but also at the halfway point.

You’re not going to want to miss this event! THANK YOU for being members of the St. Louis Track Club!

The 11th Annual Biz Dash 5K presented by World Wide Technology returns this spring to Energizer Park on Thursday, May 7th in Downtown St. Louis! The Spectrum Team Village will be open from 5-9pm. The 5K is tentatively scheduled to start at 7pm.

Promote health and wellness in the workplace and encourage everyone to get outside and be active. Known as "St. Louis' Healthiest Happy Hour," the Biz Dash combines fitness, team bonding, and fun! All levels of runners and walkers are encouraged to participate for their “company team.” If your business isn’t involved, you can register on the Sports Foundation team (general public) and join in the fun!

REGISTRATION IS $45 PER PARTICIPANT AND INCLUDES:

• Biz Dash T-shirt (soft style)

• 1 Complimentary Post-Race Beverage

• Race Bib & Timing Strip

REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES FROM $45 TO $50 ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15!

Team Registration closes Wednesday, April 29 at Noon.

The Biz Dash is St. Louis’ version of the corporate run which has become widely popular in communities across the country. The heart of the event is to bring our community together and promote a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that the healthier (and happier) the employee, the more productive they are in the workplace, attributing to a higher-achieving organization. The Biz Dash is all about inclusion, so everyone from your office is encouraged to get involved no matter their fitness level.

The Biz Dash 5K was created in 2016 and is produced by the St. Louis Sports Commission.

BENEFITING THE ST. LOUIS SPORTS FOUNDATION

Through several innovative programs and platforms, the St. Louis Sports Foundation – the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the St. Louis Sports Commission – promotes sportsmanship in the community and fosters a culture of kindness, respect, civility and selflessness. The Foundation also serves as the umbrella organization for the Sports Commission’s Olympic Legacy initiative, which aims to positively impact St. Louis through its opportunities as an Olympic City. To learn more, visit sportsmanship.org.

Join us for the fourth Annual Achilles Hope and Possibility 5K and 1 mile! Achilles St. Louis pairs athletes with disabilities and volunteers/guides to participate in races throughout the year. This one race benefits the Achilles St. Louis chapter, and we would love for you to join us to run, walk, or roll! Come run, walk, or roll on the beautiful paths at Creve Coeur Lake Park, and experience a fast, flat, and wide course.

New this year, cyclists will have a chance to come ride alongside our Achilles tandem and adaptive cycling program at the conclusion of the 5K and 1 mile. New athletes who are interested in adaptive cycling and tandem are welcome to participate too.

After the race enjoy pizza, music, and more!

The Macklind Mile Story:

The Macklind Mile is more than just getting outside…you can run fast or stroll slow…you can race to compete or move to complete. There will be music, food and activities following the short one mile course which makes it perfect for hanging out in the streets of South City St Louis with other kids and kids-at-heart. Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page.

If this is your first time at the Macklind Mile, know this: it’s a one mile distance that everyone can do regardless of running or walking, and the post-race party is just as important as the distance covered! You can come to run the downhill, one mile course to try and set a personal record, or you can walk it with your family pet – but either way you’re partying at the finish line!

In 2026, the Macklind Mile will play host to the RRCA 1 Mile National Championships! We look forward to continuing to host their great events.

ELITE RUNNERS: A prize purse of up to $3700 will be on the table for Elite Events!