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20th Annual Wathena River Run 2026

Riverside FCA · Wathena, Kansas · Saturday, September 5, 2026

The 20th Annual Wathena River Run 2026 is a fun run and running event held on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It is located at St. Joseph Street in Wathena, Kansas, hosted by Riverside FCA.

Date
Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location
St. Joseph Street
Wathena, Kansas
66090
United States
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This is the 19th annual Running for the Future race being held in Wathena, KS. The courses run on rural roads, paved. The 5k is nearly flat out and back. The 10k is a hilly first 5k followed by a downhill and fairly flat and fast last 5k. There are water stations on the course for both the 5k and 10k courses. Medals will be given to the top 3 in each age division and to all kids run finishers.

Event details and schedule

5k and 10k start at 8:00am

Kids fun run starts at 8:05am

Race starts near the corner of 4th street and st. Joseph streets in downtown Wathena.

Race day registration will be available from 7 am to 7:55 am.

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