Cardinal Glennon Sun Run

Since our inaugural event in 2017, we have always said that The Sun Run is “more than a 5k”. In 2024, that will literally be true and we invite you to experience The Sun Run re-imagined!

Presented by Walgreens, The Sun Run is set to take Forest Park by storm on October 13, 2024. Due to construction in the park this year, we are doing “MORE in ‘24”. This not-to-be-missed event promises MORE miles (a 6k and 1-mile course) and MORE fun for runners and non-runners of all ages!

The 6k run features chip-timing from Start 2 Finish St. Louis and the 1-mile offers a casual walk option.

We will maintain our tradition of having a robust Runners’ Village filled with local food and beverage vendors and entertainment galore. We will have a DJ, a juggler, face painters, balloon artists, bubble machines and lots of kids’ games and activities. MORE IN 2024 we are adding a Polar Palace experience! Finish your run or walk and cool off in Polar Palace, where you can enjoy some yummy frozen treats, hot cocoa, interaction with Elsa, Anna and Olaf and activities for the kids!

The Sun Run 6k and 1-mile walk 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.

Thank you in advance for checking out the Sun Run!
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MORE miles + MORE fun = MORE futures for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon kids.