Friends of Kids with Cancer's Walk with a Friend

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.

Register on by April 10. Race day registrations are open from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. on April 11 at the event pavilion. 

10K RUN $45 Registration $40 Early Bird Registration Ends March 19, 2026 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.

5K FUN RUN $40 Registration $35 Early Bird Registration Ends March 19, 2026 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.

1-MILE WALK $40 Registration $35 Early Bird Registration Ends March 19, 2026 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.

Event Shirt Not Guaranteed After March 19. Kids 2 and Under Are Free! (Shirt not included.)

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. FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS Enjoy food and drink from food trucks that give back. Vendor booths and food trucks accept cash or card.

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.

 

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 website.
EVENT FAQ

Contact Kim Wisdom, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at

kim@friendsofkids.com or call 314.275.7440

Our pediatric cancer patients and their 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 experienced a pediatric cancer diagnosis and their guests only.

 

Patient Family Team Sponsor—$500

(Patient Family Team sponsorships are available to families who have experienced a pediatric cancer diagnosis and their guests only.)

INCLUDES:

50 Participants & Shirts

Family/Team name on back of shirt
(if submitted prior to March 6)

Designated team section on the lawn with a sign

Promotion on Friends of Kids' social media
 

Create and Pay for a Patient Family Team Sponsorship To register as a Patient Family Team Sponsor, please click the link below. You will... create an account as a Team Captain sign up for your team run or walk find Patient Family Team Sponsor $500 within the Team or Sponsor Type dropdown pay for the entire sponsorship at check out Your sponsor team members can then sign up for free under your team sponsorship name. SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR HERE

Join a Patient Family Team Register yourself as a walker/runner and join an already established sponsor team. You can sign up for free under the sponsorship. SEARCH FOR A TEAM TO JOIN

 

VIEW MORE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

 

Create a Team for Self-Pay

If you want a family team, but don't want to sign up for the Patient Family Team Sponsorship, you can register for a self-pay team. Please note that your team will not receive the benefits listed above.

• Register yourself as a walker/runner
• Choose Walk/Run Team under Team or Sponsor Type
• You'll only pay for your registration at check out.

Team members can pay for their own registration and search for your team to join.

CREATE A SELF-PAY TEAM

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can win the 5K & 10K prizes?

   • Men's best time

   • Women's best time

   • Children 13 & under best time

2. Does my child need to be registered?

   • All participants who want a race t-shirt will need to be registered, even children. Sizes range from Youth XS–Youth XL and Adult S–Adult 3XL.

   • Children 2 and under do not need to register. However, they will not get a free race shirt unless they are registered.

3. Will the event be canceled?

   • This is a "Rain or Shine" event.

4. Can I register to participate on the day of the event?

   • Yes. However, race t-shirts in specific sizes are not guaranteed.

5. When can I get my packet?

   • Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00 a.m.–7:00pm at Friends of Kids with Cancer Office. 16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 161, St. Louis, MO 63143 US

   • On race day from 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. at Tremayne Pavilion in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

6. Is there handicapped parking?

   • Yes. Go to the Sailboat Cove parking lot, where you will be directed by Park Rangers and volunteers.

7. Will there be food?

   • Yes, free fruit, snacks, and water are available thanks to our kind sponsors.

   • Food trucks are also present for lunch, snacks, and beverages to purchase.

8. Is this event closed to the public?

   • No, the park is open to the public during our event. Please share the path at all times.

9. What should I bring?

   • All participants are encouraged to wear their race shirts, and runners wear their bibs.

   • Walkers and runners can bring signs or other ways to show their support. 

   • Team sponsors who have reserved areas on the lawn are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, pop-up tents, and other picnic supplies for their area on the lawn.

   • Weather can be unpredictable, so we encourage you to bring warm clothes, umbrellas/ponchos, or any other items of comfort. We encourage you to bring rain gear just in case we face some rain at the beautiful Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. In addition, our picturesque venue can be quite windy, even on a sunny day. We suggest windbreakers and weather-appropriate attire. The event is "rain or shine."

10. Can I bring a stroller or cart for my belongings or children?

    • Yes.

11. Can I bring my dog?

    • Yes, please bring your well-behaved, friendly dog to this event. Please leave aggressive or anxious dogs at home. There are many people and other dogs at this event.

12. What is the SignUp fee?

    • This is a service fee for processing your race application through RunSignUp. 

13. What are the paths for 5K and walk?

    • Runners will run the 5K along the West side of the lake. Walkers will walk along the East side of the lake.
      Download the map.
      

Packets must be picked up in person in advance on pick-up day or on race day. Packets include your race shirt, time-tracking bib (for runners), and freebies from our partners. We ask that one team representative pick up all packets for the entire team.

Packet Pickup Date & Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00 a.m.–7:00pm
Friends of Kids with Cancer Office
16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 161
St. Louis, MO 63143 US

 

Race Day Packet Pickup

7:30a.m.–8:30 a.m. at Tremayne Pavilion in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

See below for sponsorship levels and how to create a team for the participants included in your sponsorship.

 

Create and Pay for a Sponsorship Team To register as a sponsor team, please click the link below. You will... create an account as a Team Captain sign up for your team run or walk find your sponsorship level within the Team or Sponsor Type pay for the entire sponsorship at check out Your sponsor team members can then sign up for free under your team sponsorship name. Some sponsorship levels are NOT CHARGED AT CHECKOUT to save on online processing fees. They are marked as a pledge and will be contacted for payment. SIGN UP AS A SPONSOR HERE

Sponsor Without a Team Want to be a sponsor but don't need a team? Sponsor by Check, Cash, or Credit Card. Contact Kim Wisdom to sign up for a sponsorship or vendor booth and supply payment through credit card, check, or cash. kim@friendsofkids.com | 314.275.7440   Join a Sponsor Team Register yourself as a walker/runner and join an already established sponsor team. You can sign up for free under the sponsorship. SEARCH FOR A TEAM TO JOIN

 

 

Sponsorship Levels

View the graphic below for a quick overview of sponsorship levels and what's included. 

*Additional team members can be added for a fee of $10/person.
*Sponsor and team logos must be submitted by March 6 to angela@friendsofkids.com
*Patient Family Team sponsorships are available to current and former patient families and their team members only. Businesses unaffiliated with a current or former patient are not eligible for this type of sponsorship. 

 

Sponsorship Details

Title Sponsor—$5,000 INCLUDES: 50 Participants & Shirts Name or logo on the front of approx. 1,500 shirts Reserved lawn space with custom team sign Name or logo on solo race day banner Recognition on Friends’ website, social media, eblasts, & newsletter   Gold Medal Sponsor—$3,500 INCLUDES: 50 Participants & Shirts Name or logo on the back of approx. 1,500 shirts Reserved lawn space with custom team sign Name or logo on shared race day banner Recognition on Friends’ website   Silver Medal Sponsor—$2,500 INCLUDES: 30 Participants & Shirts Name or logo on the back of approx. 1,500 shirts Reserved lawn space with custom team sign Name or logo on shared race day banner Recognition on Friends’ website

Bronze Medal Sponsor—$1,500 INCLUDES: 10 Participants & Shirts Name or logo on the back of approx. 1,500 shirts Reserved lawn space with custom team sign Name or logo on shared race day banner   Patient Family Team Sponsor—$500 (Patient Family Team sponsorships available to families who have experienced a pediatric cancer diagnosis and their guests only.) INCLUDES: 50 Participants & Shirts Team name or logo on back of event shirts Reserved lawn space with custom team sign Patient photo included on event banner   Mile Marker Sponsor—$250  INCLUDES: Logo at mile 1, 2, or 3 of race route (Not available on RunSignUp. Contact Kim Wisdom to secure this sponsorship.)   Vendor Booth—$100 INCLUDES: Tented table rental for promotion or services (Not available on RunSignUp. Contact Kim Wisdom to secure this sponsorship.)

 

 

 

 

Virtual Results reporting (you can enter your results thru April 13, 2025).

Self-report your virtual results by clicking HERE, selecting 2025 for the Year, choosing the Virtual 5K Run/Walk or Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk Results Set and then clicking on the Submit Virtual Results button.

Support a specific team by donating to their team fundraiser page! Show your love for a team by donating on their behalf.

Alternatively, general donations can be made in memory or in honor of a loved one by using the Donate button at the top menu.

Ask the team captain for their team fundraiser page link. OR SEARCH FOR A TEAM

Create a Team for Self-Pay

Register yourself as a walker/runner and choose "Walk/Run Team" under Team or Sponsor Type. You'll only pay for your registration. Team members can pay for their own registration and join your team.

CREATE A SELF-PAY TEAM

 

Join a Team

Register yourself as a walker/runner and join an already established a team. You'll only pay for your registration.

Or, search for your pre-paid team to join.

SEARCH FOR A TEAM TO JOIN

 

Create and Pay for a Sponsorship Team

Many sponsorships come with free participants. Sponsors can build a team with included participants. Learn more by visiting the Sponsorships page. LEARN MORE

Want to support Friends of Kids from afar? Sign up to be a virtual runner! A virtual race is a race in which you can run (or walk) from any location you choose.  You can run or jog, and you can walk on the road, trail, treadmill, track, at the gym or even at another race! You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and record your results between April 11 and 12. Here’s how to submit your results:

• Once you have completed your race, self-report your virtual results by clicking HERE, selecting 2026 for the Year, choosing the Virtual 5K Run/Walk or Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk Results Set, and then clicking on the Submit Virtual Results button.

All virtual participants will receive a race t-shirt and race bib at packet pickup.

Download the "I Helped Kids with Cancer Be Kids" virtual walk sign to print & personalize with your time, who you walk for, or what inspires you.

Print your sign at home by visiting: friendsofkids.com/virtualwalk

Share your #walkwithafriend2025 #fokwc pics on social media & tag us.

Facebook: @friendsofkids
Instagram: @friends_of_kids
LinkedIn: Friends of Kids with Cancer

 

Join us for a day to honor the strength, courage, love, and care that come from the personal and collective struggle of these special kids and families.

7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Run Start
9:00 a.m. Walk Start
Rain or Shine

Registration includes access to bounce houses, lawn games, face painting, breakfast bites, popcorn, DJ music, photo booth, meet-and-greets from special guests like EMT & fire truck, princesses, heroes, and mascots, and your choice of 1MI walk, 5K timed run, or 10K timed run. One event t-shirt is included with each registration when registered before March 19.

When the deadline for guaranteed t-shirts has passed, we will fulfill orders on a first-come, first-served basis by registration date while supplies last.

Sponsors and Patient Family Team sponsors also include:
A special team section for meeting on the grassy lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic supplies.

 

ACTIVITIES

Enjoy a fun morning for the whole family with breakfast refreshments, popcorn, bounce houses, lawn games, archery, basketball, face painting, and more!

 

10K & 5K RACES

The races are timed, and prizes are given to the top 3 men and women winners in 5K and 10K, plus top 3 overall 13 & Under. New and experienced runners welcome.

5K runners take a 3.1-mile loop path along the west of Creve Coeur Lake. 10K runners will continue for a 6.2-mile loop.

 

1-MILE WALK

For this memorial & honor walk, bring signs and warm clothes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. 
Sponsor teams are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic supplies for their team section on the grassy lawn.
Separate from runners, walkers take a 1-mile path along the east side of Creve Coeur Lake.

PATHS MAP
Download map here.

 

REGISTRATION

EARLY REGISTRATION
$35 per 5K or Walk entry. Ends March 19. Includes 1 race shirt.
$40 per 10K entry. Ends March 19.  Includes 1 race shirt.

REGISTRATION
$40 per 5K or Walk entry. Race shirt not guaranteed.
$45 per 10K entry. Race shirt not guaranteed.
When the deadline for guaranteed t-shirts has passed, we will fulfill orders on a first-come, first-served basis by registration date while supplies last.

LOCATION

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, Tremayne Shelter
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Event-day Registration & Packet Pick-Up
9 a.m. Run & Walk Start

PARKING
Direct your GPS to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. At the main entrance, guests are directed to park in unpaved, overflow parking. Handicapped parking is available at the main entrance. Parking is also available just southeast of the park in a small lot, or further at Creve Coeur South Boat Ramp.
All participants are asked to meet at the event area, southeast of the pavilion and park bathroom, before the start of the event.

1M WALK: T-Shirt

VIRTUAL WALK/RUN: T-Shirt

5K RUN: T-Shirt

10K RUN: T-Shirt