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 

REGISTER

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, obstacle course, slide, 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 OR BUSINESS TEAM SPONSORSHIPS

Corporate or Business Sponsorships
Sponsor this event on behalf of your business with opportunities from $100 to $5,000 and beyond. Receive special recognition and get your brand in front of over 500 guests.

See details for each sponsorship and what's included by visiting the Sponsorships page on RunSignUp.

VIEW SPONSORSHIPS

 

WALK/RUN TEAMS

Register to create a Walk/Run team, which includes: unlimited participants (each paying their registration fee), shirt for each participant, patient photo on the event banner.

Please note that your team will not receive sponsorship benefits. Visit the Teams page on RunSignUp to get started.

VIEW TEAM OPTIONS

 

PATIENT FAMILY TEAM SPONSORSHIP

Patient Family Team sponsorships are available to families who have experienced a pediatric cancer diagnosis and their guests at a discounted rate for 50 team members.

LEARN MORE

 

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