Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run

Name: Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run
Start: 2026-10-24T14:00:00Z

Date:: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:: 4900 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, Missouri
64127
United States
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Links:: kccrew.com Register at runsignup.com
Tags:: 1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

Join us at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the 8th Annual Graveyard 5K on Saturday, October 25th!

This one-of-a-kind run winds entirely through the beautiful grounds of Elmwood Cemetery—home to some of Kansas City’s most notable figures—and supports vital preservation and maintenance efforts.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to announce a 1-mile fun run for all ages and age group winners! We will also have fun activities to enjoy post-race.

Some fun facts about Elmwood Cemetery include:

🎃 Keep an eye out for the headstone of Americus McKim, the owner of KC's first professional baseball team, The Kansas City Unions. Without him, we wouldn't be able to cheer on the Royals today!

🎃 Kirkland Brooks Armour, the founding member of Armour and Company Meat Packing, is buried in the Armour Family plot in Elmwood. Armour Boulevard is named after Kirkland and his family.

🎃 The Elmwood Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Kansas City.

🎃 It's also the final resting place of 766 soldiers who fought in the Civil War on both sides.

Do you have what it takes to walk, or run with the dead? 👻

Race Info:

🏃8:00AM - Check-in begins

🏃8:45AM - All runners must be checked in

🏃9:00AM - 5k begins

🏃9:30AM - 1-Mile Fun Run begins

🏃10:15AM - Awards

🏃10:30AM - Cemetery Tours begin

🏃12:00PM - Event Ends

👻Following the race, stick around for beer and wine tastings, cemetery tours and more!

Registration Dates and Fees:

🏃Through August 31st - $35 for 5k and $25 for Fun Run

🏃September 1st - September 30th - October 5th - $40 for 5k and $30 for Fun Run

🏃October 1st - October 26th - $45 for 5k and $35 for Fun Run

🏃Packet pickup will be on Friday, October 24th from 4:00-6:30pm at Dick's Sporting Goods (5600 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 66202)

🚨NOTE: Shirt sizes are guaranteed to those who order by October 1st. After that, shirt sizes are limited.

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Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:
- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
What You Get (Swag Bag):
- Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
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- Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs
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We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

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