Cardinal Glennon 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.
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.
The Sun Run 5k 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!
#FutureDeserved
MORE miles + MORE fun = MORE futures for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon kids.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K (Ages 13+)
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$34.09
$30 plus $4.09 processing fees
Sep 30 - Oct 12
5K (Ages 12 & Under)
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$21.25
$18 plus $3.25 processing fees
Sep 30 - Oct 12
1 Mile (Ages 13+)
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$34.09
$30 plus $4.09 processing fees
Sep 30 - Oct 12
1 Mile (Ages 12 & Under)
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$21.25
$18 plus $3.25 processing fees
Sep 30 - Oct 12
Packet Pickup Info
- Packet Pick-Up will be available at the following dates, times & locations:
- Thursday, October 9 from 11:00am-4:00pm at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital – Ground Floor Atrium (this date is only available to SSM Health employees)
- Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Des Peres
- Sunday, October 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Runner’s Village at Forest Park
Race Day Info
Race Info
- Timeline
- 7:30 am – Day of Registration & Packet Pick-Up opens
- 8:40 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
- Runner's Village
- Located at the Forest Park Festival and Parking Plaza.
- Street parking is available throughout Forest Park.
- Race Route (Click for a route map.)
- 1 mile
- 5k
- 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)
- 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, Oct. 12, 11:59pm: Cut-off to earn incentive fundraising swag
- Packet Pick-Upwill 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
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jake Goldsborough
- Website
- Visit website