Friends of Fisher House St Louis 5K Walk-Run-Roll

  • Date Sat 28th October 2023
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Price $39.31
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Friends of Fisher House St. Louis 5K Walk-Run-Roll on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the scenic Jefferson Barracks County Park in St. Louis, MO. This uplifting community event invites participants of all ages to walk, run, or roll along a slightly hilly, paved path that accommodates wheelchairs, offering a beautiful backdrop of nature. Choose the full 5K for a timed challenge or opt for a more relaxed 1.5-mile stroll.

This year's event celebrates the incredible impact of the Fisher House, which has welcomed over 13,000 guests since its opening in 2010, providing invaluable support to families of veterans and active-duty military personnel. While online registration is closed, we warmly welcome walk-up participants at no costβ€”donations are always appreciated! Bring your energy and enthusiasm, and help us spread the word about this vital cause. Don’t forget to wear your Fisher House gear, and let’s make a difference together on this special day!

Organiser's Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED NOW, BUT: YOU'RE WELCOME TO JOIN US AT THE EVENT, AT NO COST (BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!). IF YOU WANT A TIMING BIB, YOU MAY BUY A RACE BIB AT REGISTRATION BETWEEN 7 AM AND 8 AM; WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF SHIRTS. CONTACT [email protected] WITH QUESTIONS. THANKS!

PUT THIS ADDRESS INTO MOST ELECTRONIC MAPS FOR BEST RESULTS: 490 BAGBY RD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63125

Join us at Jefferson Barracks County Park at the Missouri Military Memorial and Gold Star Shelter -- or on your own turf -- in this community building and fun-raising event for the third annual Friends of Fisher House in St. Louis. Walk, Run or Roll on a 5K timed event on a slightly hilly, paved path suitable for wheelchairs, surrounded by nature. Or choose half that, for an approximately 1-1/2 mile relaxed event. Timed runners will do the "8" shaped path of the North and South Schick trails, for a total of 5K. Casual walkers can do whatever they want! Just the north Schick Trail loop would 1.6 miles (plus the bit from the Gold Star Shelter).

Or pick your own place to wear your fantastic Fisher House in St. Louis long-sleeved performance shirt! Kids under age 14 don't need to register, but you can get a shirt for them HERE! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/MO/SaintLouis/FisherHouseinStLouis]

Help us celebrate the success of the VA Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks, which has served more than 13,000 guests since it opened in 2010. The non-profit organization FRIENDS OF FISHER HOUSE ST. LOUIS has helped this Fisher House serve many hundreds of families of Veterans and active duty military personnel who received care from the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.

Veterans and employees of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): You may enter the coupon code VETERANSCARE to get $10 off your registration!

As part of the John Cochran VA major expansion project, the St Louis VA Health Care System has advised us that they would like to have a _SECOND _Fisher House constructed on or near their midtown campus. The Board will be ramping up exciting, long-term plans and fundraising to support this soon. You can help us spread the word and tell as many people as possible that Fisher House is here to serve! The St. Louis VA provides specialty health care procedures and draws patients from eight states. Guests to the Fisher House in St. Louis have travelled more than 50 miles to be by the bedside of their loved ones. We serve them with the motto: "_...BECAUSE A FAMILY'S LOVE IS GOOD MEDICINE"_

Races

  • 5k Friends of Fisher House St Louis Walk-Run-Roll

    Incl. $4.31 Fee & Long-Sleeved Performance Shirt

    Sat 28th October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)

    $39.31

    CLOSED
    There will also be a casual, non-timed route of approximately 1-1/2 miles. Join us for competition or for fun!
  • Fisher House in St. Louis Walk-Run-Roll Virtual

    Incl. $4.31 Fee & Long-Sleeved Performance Shirt

    $39.31

    CLOSED
    Run or walk or roll on your own in your own place, on your own schedule! Register to get the performance shirt, and we can ship it to you for the cost of postage. Register a group to participate in your own community, and we can make arrangements to ship shirts to you in bulk.

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Location

Jefferson Barracks County Park, Gold Star Shelter (near the Missouri Military Memorial), 490 Bagby Rd, Saint Louis, 63125, MO, United States

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