6th Annual Run for the Cherubs 5K & Walk benefiting Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

“When a child is born, it’s a mother’s instinct to protect the child. When a child dies, it’s the mother’s natural instinct to protect their memory.”

Thank you for visiting our website! We appreciate your continued support for the Annual Run for the Cherubs 5K, benefitting Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Hosted by Graham J. Cowan Foundation. With your help, to date, we have raised and gifted Over $54,000 to Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Graham's memory.

Our Why

We created this foundation in 2019, three years after we lost Graham. It took that long to get to a place where we could attempt our vision. Our mission is still the same since that day, and that is to honor Graham’s name, and create a legacy in his memory that will have an impact for a lifetime. His life may have been cut short, but his tiny footprints can still make a mark in this world. Learn more about Graham’s Story.

Our Purpose

To share our story with others near and far who have experienced the loss of a child or any loved one- at any age. We want families to know that they are supported in their grief, and they do not have to face this alone. Our goal is to come together as a community to raise funds for Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies towards continued research and to provide support to bereaved families just starting this journey, and to let those at any stage of their grief journey know they have a safe place to honor their loved one. 

100% of Race proceeds from the Run for the Cherubs 5K will benefit Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. 👣 Your race registration is your donation. Any additional donation made in honor of someone, or a general donation also benefits Winnie Palmer Hospital.
Our event is uplifting, and focused on hope, and strength, by running or walking in honor of those that will never get the chance to, or no longer can. The Annual Run for the Cherubs 5K & Walk benefitting Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is professionally chip timed with live online results. Runners, walkers, strollers welcome. 

The Graham J. Cowan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, IRS EIN# 84-4339323.

The Run for the Cherubs 5K is now a USATF Certified Course 👟 

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2027

📍The 5K event is Rain or Shine 🌧🌞

Time: Registration Begins at 7:30AM, and the 5K begins approximately at 8:30AM. 

Location: Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St Cloud, FL 34769. There will be signage and visible tents.

Hosted by:
Graham J. Cowan Foundation

*If you are an Orlando Health employee, we encourage you to wear an Orlando Health Shirt 

📍Day of Registration: 7:30AM (Location: Registration Tent) You can pick up your race packet and/or register day of as early as 7:30AM that morning. Please do not arrive before 7:30 AM as volunteers and performers will be setting up and checking in. Opening ceremonies will begin approx. 8:15AM

📍8:15A: National Anthem: Naome Bradshaw 

📍8:20 AM-: Speakers: Orlando Health Foundation 

📍8:30 AM:  5K and walk begins (approx. start time)

📍Mile Marker 2: Graham's Memorial Bench: Bagpiper, Marion Loghrin Bolton

📍Awards: Approx. 9:30 AM- please stick around if you believe you placed.  Prizes and raffle announcements.

EARLY Registration Opens May 11, 2026 through October 31, 2026, 11:59PM - $30 (Extends through Pregnancy and Infant Awareness month of October) 👣

🚨 Price Increase Nov 1, 2026-February 6, 2027

ADULT Pricing- (18 and up)- $35

Child/Youth Pricing ages 4-17- $28

Day Of Registration- $40 

3 and under - Free 

*Stroller's welcome

*RunSignUp Processing Fees Apply

In-Person T shirt Giveaway ⬇️⬇️ Late registrations or same day registrations may receive a different color or size, or previous year shirt, based on availability

📍FRIDAY, February 6, 2027:  Early packet pickup from 3p-5P at Lakefront Park- You CAN register for the race here as well.

Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St Cloud, FL 34769.

There will be signage 

Virtual Run for the Cherubs 5K Option 
Would you love to support our cause or run or walk in honor of a loved one, but can’t join us at our 5K in person? You can still support by signing up for the virtual race anytime. Your place, your time, your way. 

Virtual Option: We Can Ship Your Race Packet
Shipping is available for virtual participants only. In lieu of paying shipping fees, we ask you just make a donation to the race page that will benefit Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. Packets will be shipped prior to the event. Your race packet will include your T-shirt, and finisher medal, and other promotional items from our sponsors. You will receive what in-person participants receive. Please note, we will omit local coupons if you are out of state, or N/A items. If you request shipping too close to the event, it is not guaranteed that you will receive your packet before Feb 6, 2027. Domestic shipping only. Please provide a valid USA mailing address.  

*Important*: Out of State Virtual Registration received after Jan. 26, 2027, cannot be guaranteed race packet by February 6 (day of race). In state Florida residents Virtual Registration received after Feb 1, 2027, cannot be guaranteed race packet by February 6 (day of race).

How Does the Virtual Race Work?
You can run/walk at any time and submit your results to the official timing company of the Run for the Cherubs 5K, and they will upload them. It is not required to submit your time for the virtual 5K, but it is encouraged. It gives us great joy to see participants near and far supporting our cause.

Virtual Entry Fees:

Registration Opens May 11, 2026

ADULT Pricing- (18 and up)

Early Registration through October 31, 2026, 11:59PM - $30 (Extended through Pregnancy and Infant Awareness month of October) 👣

Nov 1, 2026-February 5, 2027, 11:59PM- $35

Day Of Registration- $40 

Child/Youth Pricing ages 4-17

$28

Virtual runner/walker T shirt Giveaway ⬇️⬇️

Last Day to order sign for this year's race is Jan 20, 2027

Are you a business, but don't necessarily want to make a monetary donation? YOU CAN ALSO HELP THROUGH YOUR IN-KIND DONATIONS 

There are many items that would help the Run for the Cherubs 5K. For more information on in-kind donations, please visit:  IN KIND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Top 3 Male/Female in each age category will receive an Amazon Gift Card and a trophy.

1st place: $100

2nd place: $50

3rd place: $25

*There will also be random drawings during award ceremony for all participants. You must be present to win. If you are not present to accept, we will draw another name.

Share your photos with us! 📸

We invite you to share your race photos from in person or virtual 5K on our social media to show your support. Please be sure to tag us in your photos!

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Please use hashtags #runforthecherubs5K #runforthecherubsvirtual #grahamjcowanfoundation #orlandohealthwinniepalmer #runforthetinyfootprints #iraninhonorof___ (insert name)

If you are a business, and are interested in one of our tier level sponsorship packages, please contact us at sponsor@grahamjcowanfoundation.org

Our event is not possible without caring and supporting businesses like yours. Thank you to all of our sponsors past and present ⬇️

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