
From the Organizer
Join us for the HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K, a family-friendly race dedicated to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer. Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step helps raise awareness and bring hope to kids and families facing cancer.
Why Run:
Your participation helps HIS Kids Cancer Support continue providing resources, encouragement, and support to children and families affected by cancer. Come for the fitness, stay for the community, and leave knowing you made a difference!
Registration Includes:
HIS KIDS 5k T-Shirt
Race bib and timing
Participation medal
Access to post-race activities and snacks
Every mile supports families facing childhood cancer.
Join us as we come together to take steps that matter!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alton - Melvin Price L&D, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
26,670
as of 2023
Elevation
422 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K
Jun 20, 2026