2021 St. Louis Seize the Day
5k Run/Walk
About the Campaign
**Pre-registration is CLOSED, but it's not too late to join us! Onsite registration will be available at packet pick-up on 10/23 and on race morning (10/24) beginning at 6:30 AM!**
It's almost time to Seize the Day!
And the weather forecast is looking better for the morning, but more on that soon! We hope to see you tomorrow (10/24) at Kirkwood Park for the 2021 St. Louis Seize the Day 5k Run/Walk.
Please see below for important event information.
Weather
We continue to monitor the weather for tomorrow at it looks like the storms will hold off until the eventing. As a reminder, we will proceed with the race if it is raining. However, if there is lightning or high winds in the area, we will delay the start or cancel if needed.
Check back here for weather related updates!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick is being held on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Fleet Feet store in Des Peres located at 11731 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131.
We encourage one member from each team to pick-up shirts for the entire team where possible.
If you haven't registered yet, please visit us at packet pick-up to sign up!
Attendees who have selected to participate virtually will be receiving their shirts and bibs via USPS in the next week.
Race Day Information
On-site registration and packet pick-up will begin at 6:30 AM on 10/24 in the Lions Pavilion.
The 5k and one mile walk will begin at 7:30 AM. We will begin assembling participants at 7:15 AM and we ask that if you are walking or participating with a stroller to assemble near the back of the start line.
Advance registration has closed, but we will have on-site registration available during packet pick-up on 10/23 and beginning at 6:30 AM toon race morning, so please encourage your family and friends to sign up if they would like to join us and celebrate our epilepsy warriors!
Race Activities
The Bubble Bus will be onsite with music and bubbles from 8-9 AM and Sammy J Balloons will be making fantastic balloon art for everyone to enjoy!
We also have some fantastic auction items available for you to bid on and a fun photo opportunity for you and your family and friends.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
The Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas proudly leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. In fact, 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy during their lifetime, and 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure during their lifetime.
The Seize the Day event helps raise much needed funds and awareness for those impacted by epilepsy in Missouri and Kansas. This family-friendly event features a 5K run and walk that attracts hundreds of enthusiastic participants each year.
Your participation in our event helps us provide services and support to the nearly 200,000 people in Missouri and Kansas living with epilepsy.
We're fundraising for the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas to make a difference!
You can help fundraise for the cause once you register. Or just make a donation.
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