Hope 4 Healing
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Event overview
The 3rd Hope 4 Healing Walk / Run / Roll / Stroll takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Tiemeyer Park, 3311 Ashby Rd., St. Ann, MO. The event is organized by Tower of Hope Ministries, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its stated mission is to raise funds and awareness for healing from childhood trauma and to support the Build the Tower campaign, operating expenses, technology upgrades, scholarships, and related programs. The event program includes the following distances and formats:
- 1 mile walk
- 5K (adult, youth, wheelchair categories)
- 10K (adult)
- Kids Fun Run (ages 7-10)
- Virtual options for 1 mile, 5K, or 10K
Logistics and entries
The course begins inside Tiemeyer Park, goes onto a neighboring street, re-enters the park for a lap around the fountain, and returns to the start. The route has slight inclines. Manual and electric wheelchairs and baby strollers are permitted; bicycles and motorized personal devices are not. Participants must be able to complete the course within three hours. Early bird pricing applies for 5K and 10K registrations through July 11, 2026; t-shirts and swag bags are available for in-person registrants who register by July 18, while supplies last. Entry fees are nonrefundable; bib transfers are allowed once per registration and may not include swag or a t-shirt. Awards are planned for top male and female finishers in adult, youth, and wheelchair divisions; the Kids Fun Run awards ribbons to all and prizes to top finishers. Parking is available in the Hoech Middle School lot across from the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.