St. Jude Walk 2026 — Bloomington, IL

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Bloomington, IL
Venue
302 E. Emerson St.
Start Time
7:30 AM
Events
1 Mile Walk - FREE, 5K - $25, 10K - $40, Half Marathon - $65
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Join us at IWU Tucci Stadium (located directly behind the Shirk Center) as we celebrate the mission and the kids of St. Jude! As the community event for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Jude Walk is where we unite supporters across the country to provide hope and healing for families during their toughest times. Regardless of your pace or path, when you join the St. Jude Walk, you're taking steps to cure childhood cancer. The St. Jude Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly event that unites people across the nation behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® We will be offering a 1 Mile Walk, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon *Half Marathon Participants* please note there is a 3 1/2 hour course time limit Previous Race Routes can be found HERE . 2026 race routes are not expected to change significantly, if at all. All donations and registration fees will directly benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Registration Costs: 1 Mile Walk - FREE 5K -

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is St. Jude Walk 2026 — Bloomington, IL?

St. Jude Walk 2026 — Bloomington, IL takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Bloomington, Illinois.

Where is St. Jude Walk 2026 — Bloomington, IL held?

St. Jude Walk 2026 — Bloomington, IL is held at 302 E. Emerson St. in Bloomington, Illinois.

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