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WashU PT Run for Research 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Saint Louis, MO
Sons of Rest Pavilion, 63116
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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Support vital physical therapy research by joining this community 5K, organized by WashU PT students and open to all.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause
  • All Genders Welcome

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the WashU PT Run for Research 5K Run/Walk, a community event dedicated to advancing physical therapy research. Organized by students from the WashU School of Medicine Physical Therapy program, this fundraiser supports the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, the only non-profit solely focused on funding PT research. Participants include members of the Saint Louis community, WashU students and faculty, and local physical therapists and their patients, coming together for a meaningful cause.

What to expect

  • Participate in a 5K run/walk supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.
  • Connect with the Saint Louis community, WashU students, faculty, and local PT professionals.
  • Compete for awards across overall and age group categories.

Standout details

  • Fundraiser for physical therapy research
  • Organized by WashU PT students
  • Awards for top overall and age group finishers

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  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Run for Research is a fundraiser for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which is the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to funding and developing physical therapy research, organized by students in the WashU School of Medicine Physical Therapy program. Expected participants include members of the STL community, WUSM students and faculty, the WashU PT department (professors, staff, students, patients), PTs in the community, and their patients.

Packet Pick Up

Friday, April 17th: 1pm to 6pm: Big River Running Company – University City Store: 606 North and South Rd, University City, MO 63130 Sunday, April 19th: 7:45am to 9am: Sons of Rest Pavilion – Tower Grove Park

Awards

We will have awards for the Top 3 overall male and female finishers, top non-binary finisher, as well as the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, and 40+.

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