JCPRD Kids Triathlon

The reason for this race: Miles Jacobsen is 10 years old and currently in 4th grade. His family moved to KC in 2021 when his dad was hired as the Lead Teaching Pastor at Heartland Community Church off Strang Line Rd in Olathe.

Miles Jacobsen is one of the many kids in Kansas City battling a brain tumor. Days after his 9th birthday in March 2024, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. After a long year of chemotherapy, Miles is now awaiting the development of more targeted therapy that will help him fight the growth of this tumor. Despite these challenges, Miles is a joyful and active kid whose positive outlook has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of people since his diagnosis. His heart beats strong for people of all ages who are enduring their own cancer journeys, and he’s always looking to lift other people’s spirits. He has taken to running over the last year as a way to raise funds and awareness for children’s brain tumors. As the namesake for the Miles for Miles Foundation, he is a young spokesperson raising awareness and funds for his own future, and the future of many kids who are fighting their own brain cancer battles.

Because brain tumor research is the least funded cancer research in the country, every donation matters! That’s why the proceeds from this race will be donated to The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation to support their work helping families affected by pediatric brain tumors, and to fund cutting edge medical research.

Proceeds of this race will be donated to The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation on behalf of the Miles for Miles Foundation.

We will offer a flat, fast 1 mile road race on a certified course at 7am followed by a flat, fast 5K road race at 7:30am. Those who want to participate in both races can sign up for the Miles Challenge.

The Bigger Than the Whole Sky 5K is more than just a race — it’s a movement of love, legacy, and life. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Ashley, this event celebrates her memory by encouraging our community to become heroes through organ donation. Our mission is to honor Ashley’s story, raise awareness about the life-saving power of organ donation, and empower participants to sign up for the organ donor registry — giving others a chance to live their own beautiful, full

Join us after the 5k for an all you can eat pancake breakfast made by Chris Cakes! Come for the 5k or just the breakfast! Race registration includes the breakfast in the price.

We have also added a virtual option for those who want to participate but are out of town! You will receive a shirt and race bib just like the in person participants. Make sure to sign up early for this option so we can get shirts mailed out!

Are you looking for something unique that empowers, develops character and inspires your kids? Then join Ironman World Championship Athlete & Coach, Josh Wolf and USA Triathlon Race Director & Coach Katy Renner for our popular youth triathlon camp! Camp will focus on the fundamentals of swimming, biking, and running. Athletes must bring their own bike, helmet, and gear for each sport. All participants in this camp must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted. Contact Katy at 913-826-2964 for more details.

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations ahead of schedule by joining us for a 5K or 10K run at Old Town Lenexa!

Experience this family-friendly event, where over 1,600 participants come together for an unforgettable 4th of July experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller, all are welcome to take part in this race celebrating the 4th of July!

You will receive a complementary Freedom Run T-shirt, while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible. Finisher medals are optional and cost $5. Plaques will be given out to first place finishers and medals given to 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age division. There are 16 different age divisions for both male and female in the 5K race. There are 8 different age divisions for both male and female in the 10K race. No refunds will be given.

Packet pickup

There are two options for picking up your race packet:

July 3, 2026: from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215

July 4, 2026: from 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215