Laura's Run 4 Kids 5K & Family Fun Run

Saturday, April 25, 2026 (8AM-Noon)

Same location! Tower Grove Park

Get moving for The Little Bit Foundation!

Join us for the 9th annual Laura’s Run 4 Kids hosted by First Alert 4’s Laura Hettiger! 

There are many options for your participation:

• Sign up for either the 5K Race or 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk

• Share the spirit virtually by registering for the 5K Virtual Run 

• Register as an individual, family of 4 or group of 10, with special discounts

• Start your own online fundraiser (click on Become a Fundraiser)

• Donate!

If you are unable to join us on April 25 in Tower Grover Park, share the spirit of Laura virtually from April 25 through May 2, Run, jog or walk where you are – in your neighborhood, on the track, at home on your treadmill – and celebrate at the virtual finish line with an online community when you’ve completed your 5K (3.1 miles).

A morning of fun for the whole family!

• T-shirt for all participants

• Medals and 1st Place awards ceremony

• Little Bit partner schools, families, students in attendance

• Food and beverages  
  

• Kids Zone with music, games, fitness activities, special visitors!

• Group and family discounts available

• Family friendly event – strollers and dogs allowed!

The Little Bit Foundation is committed to breaking down barriers to learning in 60+ school communities serving 17,500 students across St. Louis.

Share your photos, videos and words of encouragement to others on the Laura's Run4Kids Facebook page. Let's stay connected, active, healthy and united for the ongoing mission of The Little Bit Foundation to break down barriers to learning for St. Louis students!

There is ample parking available both within the Park and on the Park perimeter streets near the Sons of Rest Pavilion.

If you are unable to join us on April 25th, share the spirit of Laura virtually from April 25 through May 2, Run, jog or walk where you are – in your neighborhood, on the track, at home on your treadmill – and celebrate at the virtual finish line with an online community when you’ve completed your 5K (3.1 miles) or 1 mile.

Every registrant can download a customized digital bib/number through your Profile.  Click HERE for instructions. Hang it on your wall, add it to your pile of memorable race bibs, and remember what you accomplished for years to come.

You run/walk your own race between April 25 and May 2. 

• Run your race distance and record you time 
• Submit Your Time to the RunSignup Results Platform
• Navigate to Laura’s Run 4 Kids Results
• Select 2026 from the dropdown under Year
• Select your event from the Results Set dropdown
• Post your time

• Comment, chat, share stories, post pictures and share your results on social media.
• Be sure to spread the word and challenge your friends!
  
  

You can register as an individual or with a discounted rate for families of 4 or groups of 10. 

Families of 4: $100 through March 25th, $130 after 

Team of 10 Runners: $250 through March 25th, $300 after

At the bottom of the Registrant #1 screen, select "Family Registration" or "10 Member Discount" from the Multi-Person Pricing drop-down.

The group rate discount will be applied at checkout.

In advance of the race, you may pick up your race packet and/or register in-person at the following locations:

Wednesday, April 22 - 8 AM to 6:30 PM

• The Little Bit Foundation, 2446 Schuetz Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 / (314) 669-0040

Thursday, April 23 - 8 AM to 6:30 PM

• The Little Bit Foundation, 2446 Schuetz Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 / (314) 669-0040

Race Day, Saturday, April 25 - 7:30 AM to 8 AM

• Tower Grove Park - Sons of Rest Pavilion