Lizzy's Walk of Faith 5K - Columbia
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Lizzy's 9th Annual Walk of Faith 5K Walk/Run
The event is a community 5K walk/run held on September 26, 2026, at Bethel Park, 4500 Bethel Street, Columbia, MO 65203. There is also a virtual 5K option; the virtual fee includes a shipping fee to mail a participant packet and shirt. Registration opens January 16, 2026. The standard registration fee is $25.00.
The on-site event includes a range of entertainers and activities such as fire jugglers, superhero and fairytale princesses, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth, and appearances by local mascots and teams. Food and refreshments are provided by vendors including gourmet popcorn, Kona Ice, and a coffee truck. A jewelry pop-up tent and an exotic car display are also listed among the event offerings.
Proceeds are raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Osteosarcoma Institute, Mizzou Children's Hospital, Children's Mercy, and the Lizzy’s Walk of Faith Foundation. The Lizzy’s Walk of Faith Foundation is described as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports those affected by pediatric cancer and assists local families.
The event honors a child who died from bone cancer and notes that tumor tissue was donated for research and is being used in studies internationally. The material provided emphasizes support for pediatric cancer research and affected families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
