Head for the Cure 5K – St. Louis

APR

19

2026

This 5K run/walk at Jefferson Barracks Park raises funds and awareness for brain cancer. The event includes a kids fun run and special recognitions for survivors and caregivers. Proceeds support local and national brain cancer programs.

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Lemay Township, Missouri

Registration

5 kilometers

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About the Event

The Head for the Cure 5K – St. Louis is a fundraising run/walk event for brain cancer awareness. The event is scheduled for April 19, 2026, at Jefferson Barracks Park in St. Louis, Missouri.

Schedule and Activities

A 5K run/walk is the main event. Other planned activities include a Kids Fun Run 100 Meter Dash and group photos for brain tumor survivors. The day also includes special recognitions for caregivers, healthcare professionals, survivors, and those being memorialized.

Fundraising and Beneficiaries

The event raises funds to support brain cancer programs. Funds raised locally benefit the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, as well as the Path to Hope organization and other national initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km