Sun Run - St. Louis
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Sun Run - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
The Sun Run is a community walking and running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Forest Park Festival and Parking Plaza in St. Louis. The event offers two course options and provides a 10th anniversary t-shirt to every run or walk registrant. The in-person event includes a Runner's Village with local food and beverage vendors, family-friendly entertainment such as a DJ, a juggler, face painters, balloon artists, games, complimentary beverages, and post-event food for in-person participants.
Distances:
- 5k chip timed
- 1 mile casual walk
Registration is available for both in-person and virtual participation with different fees by age group and delivery of event items. In-person registration includes traditional swag pick up; virtual registration includes mailed swag for participants who choose that option. Packet pick-up is offered on specific dates at designated locations, including an employee-only pick-up at the hospital, a retail location pick-up, and a pick-up in Runner's Village on event day. Street parking is available throughout Forest Park.
The Sun Run benefits the Devoted Fund to support children and families served by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. The event notes the hospital foundation's long history of pediatric care in the region and frames the run as part of a broader season of fundraising, health, and community involvement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
