WHAT:
Annual Courage 5K directly benefiting the Beads of Courage program for the Heart Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information visit: https://beadsofcourage.org/
WHEN:
November 16, 2025 (rain or shine!)
LOCATION:
Moody Park (525 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights) - 2 laps around the park
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES:
Adults $30 | Kids 12 & under $25 (No refunds)
Register by October 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt! After that date, t-shirts can not be guaranteed.
EVENT DETAILS:
Packet pickup: Thursday, November 13 from 12pm - 5pm at Toolen's Running Start in Shiloh
Race Day:
Race starts at 8:30am
Race Dace Registration and Packet Pickup begin at 7:30am
AWARDS:
For Top Male and Top Female in each age group
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10 and under
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11-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60 and over
As always if you have any questions please send us a message or an email at edensarmy@gmail.com. Please note there are no refunds and the event will go on whether rain or shine!
Thank you for your continued support!
Our Goal, Vision & Commitment
This earth was blessed with Eden Elizabeth for just 28 days until she was called to Heaven, but in that too brief time she made such an impact on the world. The grace and strength of Eden and her family has created a legacy that continues to inspire others. Eden's Army still believes in miracles and vows to help miracles happen for others in need.
Two Signature Events. One Mission:
Courage 5K – A family-friendly run inspired by Heart Center patients and the Beads of Courage program. Walk or run a route lined with inspiring stories of courage.
Hops for Hearts – An adults-only night of drinks, live music, great food, and a silent auction—all to support children with heart conditions.
Volunteer, Participate, or Donate
We are lucky to have groups in our community choose Eden’s Army for fundraisers. We have benefited from hat days, workout sessions, memorials in honor of a loved one, and simple neighborhood lemonade stands. In addition, we have wonderful people who volunteer at our events as well as those who monetarily donate.
Creation of the Beads Of Courage Bead Mindful Program for health care providers on the front lines taking care of families and patients at their scariest times and Beads Of Courage Sibling Program.
$500,000
raised to date
Heart Remembrance Celebration and Beads Of Courage Strand for Strength & Remembrance Program, with a special butterfly bead
