Lizzy's Walk of Faith 5K - Columbia
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Lizzy's 9th Annual Walk of Faith 5K Walk/Run : Columbia, MO
This community event takes place on September 26, 2026, at Bethel Park, 4500 Bethel Street, Columbia, MO 65203. It is organized as both an in-person and a virtual 5K walk/run. Registration opens January 16, 2026, and the stated registration fee is $30.00.
Distances available:
- 5K in-person walk/run
- 5K virtual walk/run with packet and shirt shipment (shipping fee included)
The event honors a child who faced pediatric bone cancer and recognizes other families affected by childhood cancer. Funds raised will support several organizations and hospitals, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Osteosarcoma Institute, Mizzou Children’s Hospital, Children’s Mercy, and Lizzy’s Walk of Faith Foundation. Lizzy’s Walk of Faith Foundation is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and also provides support to local families impacted by pediatric cancer.
On-site activities and participants listed by the organizer include entertainers such as fire jugglers, costumed characters, face painters, and balloon twisters; school spirit groups and mascots; food vendors and trucks; a photo booth and retail pop-up; and an exotic car display. The organizer also notes that tumor tissue was donated for research to advance pediatric cancer studies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
