Sun Run
Run for a future deserved...
Sunday, October 12, 2025
The Sun Run 5k features chip-timing from Start 2 Finish St. Louis or a casual 1-mile walk option. Every run/walk registrant will receive an official Sun Run t-shirt. Virtual participation is also available!
This Year's Shirt...
Enjoy our robust post-race Runners’ Village that will include:
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Local Food and Beverage Vendors
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Family-Friendly DJ
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Juggler
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Face Painters
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Balloon Artists
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Games and Activities
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SO MUCH MORE!
Why the Sun Run?
The Sun Run supports the world-class pediatric health care provided every day at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Since opening our doors in 1956 as the nation’s first freestanding Catholic children’s hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon has remained steadfast in our commitment to exceptional and accessible health care.
Over the years, we have proudly served more than 10 million children in need from the bi-state region of Missouri and Illinois and beyond. Our devotion has never been stronger, and the need has never been greater. At Cardinal Glennon, we ensure our doors are always open for a child in need as we are more than just a hospital, we are a devoted partner in the health and well-being of families. Many of our programs and services thrive through the generosity of friends, partners, and donors as we live our mission every day: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
2024 Recap Video
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Race Info
- Runner's Village will be located at the Forest Park Festival and Parking Plaza. Street parking is available throughout Forest Park.
- Race Route options include a 1 mile or 5k (Click for a route map.)
- Registration Fee
- $30 for in-person participants Age 13+ (traditional swag pick up)
- $18 for in-person participants Age 12 and under (traditional swag pick up)
- $37.50 for virtual participant Age 13+ (mailed swag)
- $23.00 for virtual participant Age 12 and under (mailed swag)
- Registration Includes
- Sun Run t-shirt
- Access to the Sun Run fundraising platform
- Runner’s Village amenities, family-friendly activities and pre- and post-race entertainment for in-person participants
- Complimentary beverages and post-race food for in-person participants
- Important Dates:
- Sunday, Sept. 12: Virtual registration and guaranteed t-shirt size cut-off
- Sunday, Oct. 12, 11:59pm: Cut-off to earn incentive fundraising swag
- Packet Pick-Up will be available at the following dates, times & locations:
- SSM Health employees only: Thursday, Oct. 9 from 11 am - 4 pm at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital – Ground Floor Atrium
- Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Sunday, Oct. 12 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in Runner’s Village at Forest Park
- Timeline
- 7:30 am – Day of Registration & Packet Pick-Up opens
- 8:30 am – Opening Remarks, Fundraising Recognitions and Pre-Race Warm-Up
- 9 am – 5k begins
- 9:10 am - 1-Mile Walk begins
- Post-Race – Awards Ceremony and Runner’s Village amenities/activities, food and beverage
Sun Run Resources
Download the tools below to help you have a more successful Sun Run!
Raising $1,000 might seem daunting, but with our step-by-step guide we show you how it can easily be done in a timely manner!
Have you started a team page and are thinking, "Now what?" Our Team Captain Toolkit has everything you need to help you along your fundraising and leadership journey with the Sun Run.
Looking to send emails using your personal e-mail account? We’re here to help! Our Guide has a few email templates that you can simply copy and paste into your personal email.
Need a few ideas on how to extend your fundraising capabilities? Download the Ways to Fundraise PDF for some suggestions to increase your fundraising support of Cardinal Glennon kids.
Need some facts to help share the mission of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital? This Cardinal Glennon Facts Sheet has several to help you inspire family and friends to support your Sun Run fundraising efforts.
Looking for three easy steps to optimize your fundraising page? Download the Fundraising Quick Start Guide for an easy-to-follow flow of the Sun Run fundraising process.
Looking for a customizable sign to help promote your Sun Run Team? Download the Fillable Team Poster for a name-customizable poster you can fill out and print off to help get people to join your Sun Run team. (Requires Adobe Acrobat to edit the PDF.)
To read our full event terms and conditions, visit: glennon.org/events/terms-and-conditions.