Strides 5K Run
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Infant Loss Resources 19th Annual Strides 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
This event takes place on October 18, 2026, at Tower Grove Park - Sons of Rest Pavilion in St. Louis, Missouri. It is held in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to honor and remember babies who have died and to support affected families.
The event offers multiple ways to participate and several distance options:
- 5K in person and virtual
- 1 Mile in person and virtual
Registration opened March 31, 2026, and closes September 1, 2026. The listed registration fee is $35. Options include individual, family of four, and group of ten registrations, with some discounts available. Participants may also create online fundraisers or join teams to raise funds for the organizer's programs.
Proceeds support grief support services, safe sleep education, and resource programs serving families in Missouri and neighboring communities in Illinois and Kansas. The event program includes a live social media race day kick-off, result submission for virtual participants by October 16, 2026, participant T-shirts, medals and a first place awards ceremony, food and beverages, and a kids zone with music and activities. The event is presented as family friendly; strollers and dogs are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
