Walk with a Friend

26th Annual Walk with a Friend FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

Honor & Memorial 1-Mile Walk, 5K, & 10K Run 

Online Registration Opens Soon

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.

10K RUN

$40 Registration

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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Register by March 21 for a guaranteed event shirt in your size.

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.

 

5K RUN

$35 Registration

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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Register by March 21 for a guaranteed event shirt in your size.

FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS

Enjoy food and drink from food trucks that give back.

Vendor booths and food truck offerings for purchase.

THE 1-MILE WALK

$35 Registration

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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Register by March 21 for a guaranteed event shirt in your size.

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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.

  

 

 

 

 

Build a Team

CORPORATE TEAM SPONSORSHIPS

Create a corporate sponsor team by registering a Title, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal sponsorship. Pay up front and your teammates can sign up at no cost through RunSignUp. See details for each sponsorship and what's included by visiting the Sponsorships page on RunSignUp.

 

SELF PAY TEAMS

Get a team without sponsorship by registering for a self-pay team. These team members pay individually. Please note that your team will not receive sponsorship benefits. Visit the Teams page on RunSignUp to get started.

 

FAMILY TEAMS

Families can create a Patient Family Team Sponsorship at just $500 for 50 participants. This comes out to just $10 per participant and is offered to families who have directly experienced a pediatric cancer/blood disease diagnosis and their teammates.

 

 

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 event website.
EVENT FAQ

Contact Kim Wisdom, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at

kim@friendsofkids.com or call 314.275.7440