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
Event Day Registration: 7:30–8:30 a.m. Run Start: 9:00 a.m. Walk immediately follows. 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.
THE 5K & 10K RUNS
Enjoy the 5K or *all new* 10K run on the Eastern flat and fast lake path in chill April air. Races are timed through Big River Running Company with prizes for winners in each category. New and experienced runners welcome.
PACKET PICK-UP
Pick up running bibs and t-shirts prior to the event at the Friends office. OR pick up at the event from 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
THE 1-MILE WALK
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.
FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
Enjoy food and drink from these food trucks that give back:
Vendor booths and food truck offerings for purchase.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
The morning is filled with fun for the whole family, including breakfast bites, popcorn, bounce houses, lawn games, archery, basketball, face painting, a photo booth, and meet-and-greets with special guests like princesses, heroes, and mascots, all included with your registration.
Registration
EARLY REGISTRATION
$35 per person
Includes 1 Event Shirt in Your Size
Ends March 21
GENERAL REGISTRATION
$40 per person
Event Shirt Not Guaranteed After March 21
Kids 2 and Under Are Free! (Shirt not included.)
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
