Walk with a Friend

25th Annual Walk with a Friend FUNDRAISER
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

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

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, snow cones, 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 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 bib and t-shirts prior to the event at the Friends office on Thursday, April 10, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. 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.

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. 

FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS

Enjoy food and drink from these food trucks who give back:

Grace Meat + Three
Juan Taco
Mr. Papa's—Baked Potatoes
Travelin' Toms Coffee

Vendor booths and food trucks accept cash or card.

Registration

EARLY REGISTRATION

1MI Walk—$35 per person
5K Run—$35 per person
10K Run—$40 per person

  • Includes 1 Event Shirt in Your Size
  • Ends March 21

GENERAL REGISTRATION

1MI Walk—$40 per person
5K Run—$40 per person
10K Run—$45 per person

  • Event Shirt Not Guaranteed After March 21
  • Kids 2 and Under Are Free! (Shirt not included.)

REGISTER ON RUNSIGNUP NOW

 

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.

VIEW SPONSORSHIPS

 

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TEAMS

 

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.

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

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

 

GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS

 

SILVER MEDAL SPONSORS

 

BRONZE SPONSORS

Delmar Mortgage

MILE MARKER SPONSORS

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO