27 running, walking, and fun run events in Overland Park, Kansas

The Sweetheart Run 5K/10K, is a Valentine's Day tradition and provides a great chance to get out and run with your loved one! Individuals and couples will compete for overall, age group and two person team awards in the 5K and the 10K. In addition to these awards, everyone will receive a great finisher's medal. Long sleeve custom race shirts can be purchased for $9! Children's fun run participants (ages 8 and younger) receive kids medals. See www.kcsweetheartrun.com for additional event details.

Join us in February for the C26 HYROX Skills Camp! A one-of-a-kind weekend designed specifically for athletes preparing to take on the challenge of HYROX racing. Great for both first time athletes, experienced athletes or just those that are curious;) Hosted at the state-of-the-art C26 Hub inside the Bluhawk Sports Complex, this camp is built for athletes of all levels who want to improve their HYROX performance through focused, hands-on coaching in both running and functional fitness. This camp is for beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes.

What You Can Expect:

• Expert Coaching led by C26’s team of experienced HYROX Performance Coaches and Endurance Specialists with decades of

• experience.

• Race-Specific Training Sessions targeting sled push/pull, lunges, wall balls, burpee broad jumps, skierg, rowing, farmer's carries, and more

• Running Mechanics & Strategy Workshops to improve pacing, transitions, and efficiency across all 8 run/functional segments.

• Mobility, Recovery & Nutrition Tips tailored for high-volume functional training and race-day readiness

• Performance Testing & Metrics Tracking to gauge progress and set benchmarks

• Q&A + Chalk Talks on training periodization, mindset, and how to race at your best

Meet your Coaches:

Robbie Bruce — founder of C26 HYROX, Hyrox Performance Coach, and coach of athletes at the Hyrox World Championships — brings decades of endurance expertise and a proven system to help you build power, pacing, and strategy.

Kory Robertson,- C26 Hub Fitness Manager and expert in Tactical Strength & Conditioning (TSAC), FMS, DNS, and Precision Nutrition, delivers elite-level strength, mobility, and recovery strategies honed over 12+ years of performance coaching.

Two elite coaches. One performance-driven weekend. Unmatched results.

Whether you’re training for your first HYROX event or aiming to qualify for the World Championships, this camp will give you the structure, tools, and confidence to execute on race day.

Limited spots available. Reserve early to guarantee your place.

All athletes will receive a full camp schedule and gear list upon registration.

Two Race Distances + Youth division!

The J Indoor Triathlon features a Super Sprint Distance and Sprint Distance, plus a Youth Super Sprint Distance. The 25 yard indoor pool allows each athlete to compete in their own lane. The quick ride on our Keiser Spin bikes will keep you moving as you transition to the track for a speedy finish!

Distance

Sprint

Swim 750 yards (15 laps)

Bike 12.4 miles (resistance at 12)

Run 3.1 miles (31 laps)

Super Sprint

Swim 400 yards (8 laps)

Bike 8 miles (resistance at 10)

Run 2 miles (20 laps)

Youth Super Sprint

Swim 200 yards (4 laps)

Bike 5 miles

Run 1.5 miles (15 laps)

Event details and schedule

• Sprint heats will begin at 7 a.m.

• Super Sprint heats will begin approximately at 9:45 a.m.

• Youth Super Sprint heats will begin approximately at 1:30 p.m.

• You will be notified of your start time prior to the event.

• All heats start in the pool and will run approximately every 20-40 minutes.

• Please bring confirmation of your registration and a photo ID to check-in.

HYROX Simulation Event – Test Your Grit, Race Your Limits

C26 is proud to host the TRYROX Race Series!!!

Due to the overwhelming interest in our past simulation events, we are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting an entire Race Series consisting of four races. You can participate in one race...or all four!!

If you compete in all 4 races, you'll have a chance at a cash prize!!!

Come and experience the intensity, strategy, and challenge of a full HYROX-style race! Whether you're prepping for your next competition or just curious about what HYROX is all about, this simulation will give you the real-deal race feel and also great preparation for your upcoming race.

There are 2 division options to choose from (Individual & doubles - or you can do BOTH!), cool awards, parent/child team events, and swag you’ll love. If you want to register for Open AND Doubles, you must register for BOTH individually.

If you are registering as Doubles, ONLY ONE of you needs to register your team and you will be prompted to list your partners name prior to checkout.

All levels welcome—whether you’re racing Elite, Open, or just seeing what all the buzz is about. Come ready to sweat, push hard, and leave stronger than you came.

EVENT LED BY.....

Robbie Bruce - founder of C26 HYROX, HYROX Performance Coach, and coach of athletes at the HYROX World Championships — brings decades of endurance expertise and a proven system to help you build power, pacing, and strategy.

Kory Robertson - C26 Hub Fitness Manager and expert in Tactical Strength & Conditioning (TSAC), FMS, DNS, and Precision Nutrition, delivers elite-level strength, mobility, and recovery strategies honed over 12+ years of performance coaching.

Sign up today to get your pick of the options and guarantee you get all the swag!

The connection is you.™

Looking for a fun way to give back with your family? Join Autism Society - The Heartland for our Annual 5K/1K Fun Run on April 4, 2026. This event gives participants the opportunity to run or walk a 5K or 1K course at Aspiria (former Sprint Campus). Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 9:15a.m. All participants (1K and 5K) are eligible to order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. Registered 5K in-person participants receive chip timing. All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a finishers medal.

If you have additional questions about the race, please visit our FAQs page.

This race will benefit all those connected to the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri. This is an all weather event that will be run/walked unless the race director, at their sole discretion, determines that the weather conditions are not safe to run in, at which time the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given.

Become a Sponsor

At the finish line, there will be a vendor and resource fair to showcase companies that offer services and support for families touched by Autism. If you would like to join the resources fair and become a Sponsor for this event, please click here for our Sponsorship levels and commitment form. You can make Sponsorship payments online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Autism Society - The Heartland, P.O. Box 4455, Olathe, KS 66063. For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact [email protected].

The Easter Egg 5K is a a great event that provides the fun of Easter in a 5K, 10K and kids run! The event is a fundraiser for Cornerstones of Care and includes a 5K, 10K and a kids run. 5K and 10K participants receive a finishers medal and the kids run registrants can add a shirt at registration for only $7. Participants can participate in an Easter Egg hunt after the race! Learn more about this event at www.easteregg5k.com.

An All Women’s Half-Marathon & 5k running race that CELEBRATES women, health, and fitness! The GO GIRL RUN is full of glitz and glam for all of our ladies. Every participant gets a custom race shirt, finisher medal, wine glass, post-race smoothie, and an incredible time!

Get ready for the GO GIRL RUN KC! This event invites all inspiring women and girls to showcase their strength and spirit. Choose between a vibrant 5k or the challenging half marathon, each step a celebration in the heart of the Midwest. Join us in KC for an unforgettable day of empowerment and community. Let's make memories together at the Go Girl Half Marathon and 5k!

You are Strong. You are Amazing. You Go, Girl

This free event is to celebrate the health and wellbeing of Shawnee Mission School District staff and their family members.

*This event is closed to the general public.

All SMSD staff members and their immediate families are invited. Children 8 years of age and up are allowed to register for the 5K event. Children under 8 are allowed to participate in the 5K, but must be with an adult at all times while on the race course. Strollers are welcome.

Start and finish line is in the Shawnee Mission South stadium with 5K route on the Indian Creek Trail.

Pre-race activities start at 8:45am. Race starts at 9:00am. Stay after the 5K for family fun, healthy lifestyle vendor booths and prize giveaways.

All SMSD staff members should complete an individual registration so your building participation is counted.

This event is free, but we encourage donations to the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation. A link to their giving page can be found at the top of this page. Thank you!

When life gives you lemons - peel out and run for the cure!

The 15th Annual Outpacing Melanoma 5K is Sunday, May 3, 2026, on National Lemonade Day. Join us as we fight melanoma with zest. Lace up your shoes and let's squeeze out melanoma as we race toward a brighter, melanoma-free future.

Every mile you run and every dollar you raise helps fund vital research and increase awareness for prevention and early detection in our greater Kansas City community. Your participation, whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, provides refreshing hope for those battling this disease.

A scenic 5K run/walk for all ages and fitness levels. Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome. A special post-race celebration with lemonade stands and activities for kids and families. Themed shirts (size not guaranteed if registering after April 11th) and awards for top finishers. New this year – for the first time in 15 years, we will have a custom Outpacing Melanoma “Finisher Medal”. 5K participants must be wearing their race bib to receive a finisher medal.

Packet Pickup:

Our pre-race packet pick-up will be held at Scheels in Overland Park, Corbin Park Shopping Center. (6503 W 135th St., Overland Park, KS 66223). You will find us on the 2nd level near the elevators.

Friday, May 1st - (5- 7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 2nd - (10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Join Friendship Circle KC for more than just a 5K and 1K run—stay for The Friendship Festival, a full day of inclusive, high‑energy fun for the whole family!

From inflatable attractions and face painting to live music, cotton candy, and plenty of surprises, the festival is built around one powerful idea: friendship is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

At Friendship Circle, we create inclusive friendships between people with and without disabilities through over‑the‑top fun that highlights every individual’s unique abilities. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer, you’ll be part of a community that celebrates connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Every registered participant in the 5K or 1K will receive a custom Friendship Circle KC race‑day t‑shirt and a Finisher Medal as a wearable reminder of your accomplishment and your support for inclusion.

Friendship Circle is open to all, regardless of religion, race, or ethnicity. Friendship Circle of Kansas City is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and every step you take helps us expand programs that bring people together and change lives.

Join us for our community-based run benefiting Merriam Parks, Recreation, and Community Center Foundation Scholarship Fund. Medals for finishing and placing in age groups. Chip timing and results by Eagle Eye Race Timing. Register before May 8 to receive a shirt.

Register as an Individual or gather a group of 4 or more friends to form a team.

For younger runners, a youth sprint is available this year for FREE after the race.

Kansas City's first and only 5K to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care!

Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since the 2011 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $248,000 to the two hospice houses!

This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!

There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race. All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.

Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated. You can make an online donation HERE.

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548

Pull out your vintage concert t-shirts and join us for a fun event featuring the rock and roll sounds of the 80's, hosted by Rock N Brews at PrairieFire Center in Overland Park! There will be lots of heavy metal and hair bands featured in the soundtrack of this event and Rock N Brews is cooking up a post race breakfast buffet that is sure to rock! All participants receive a heavy metal medal and compete for high voltage age group and overall awards! Cool rock and roll event shirts will be available for only $7. Hearts for RMHC is partnering with us on this one! Don't miss this one!

General Race Info:

Join us at the PrairieFire Campus at 135th Street in Overland Park for this new event! The race will feature a fun course and participants are encouraged to bring their families out to enjoy the Juneteenth OP event afterwards! There will be finisher medals, tshirts (not guaranteed for those registered after May 16th), and fun time had by all! The event after the race concludes is full of even more fun with a Parade, Petting Zoo, FacePainting, Vendors, etc.

Times:

Race Day Check-in 6:30a

5K Start Time 7:30a

Packet Pickup:

Packet PickUp Location 1:

Very Fit Co.

12208 Johnson Dr.

Shawnee, KS. 66216

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Packet pickup location 2

TBD

Thursday, June 11, 2026 4-7p.m.

Leftovers from packet pick will be taken to the race site on race morning beginning at 6:30am.

Late Registrations

Online- Registrations are accepted online until June 11, 2026.

Onsite Registration- Will be available on the morning of the race beginning at 6:30am.

Shirts are only guaranteed for those who register prior to May 16, 2026.

Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business:

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love to highlight your business!

June Freedom Run 5K Sponsor Form

June Freedom Run Volunteer Opportunities:

If you're looking to volunteer, we'd love for you to join us - click the link below:

June Freedom Run 5K Volunteer Form

HYROX Simulation Event – Test Your Grit, Race Your Limits

C26 is proud to host the TRYROX Race Series!!!

Due to the overwhelming interest in our past simulation events, we are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting an entire Race Series consisting of four races. You can participate in one race...or all four!!

If you compete in all 4 races, you'll have a chance at a cash prize!!!

Come and experience the intensity, strategy, and challenge of a full HYROX-style race! Whether you're prepping for your next competition or just curious about what HYROX is all about, this simulation will give you the real-deal race feel and also great preparation for your upcoming race.

There are 2 division options to choose from (Individual & doubles - or you can do BOTH!), cool awards, parent/child team events, and swag you’ll love. If you want to register for Open AND Doubles, you must register for BOTH individually.

If you are registering as Doubles, ONLY ONE of you needs to register your team and you will be prompted to list your partners name prior to checkout.

All levels welcome—whether you’re racing Elite, Open, or just seeing what all the buzz is about. Come ready to sweat, push hard, and leave stronger than you came.

EVENT LED BY.....

Robbie Bruce - founder of C26 HYROX, HYROX Performance Coach, and coach of athletes at the HYROX World Championships — brings decades of endurance expertise and a proven system to help you build power, pacing, and strategy.

Kory Robertson - C26 Hub Fitness Manager and expert in Tactical Strength & Conditioning (TSAC), FMS, DNS, and Precision Nutrition, delivers elite-level strength, mobility, and recovery strategies honed over 12+ years of performance coaching.

Sign up today to get your pick of the options and guarantee you get all the swag!

Father’s Day 5K & 10K Run at Village Shalom

June 21, 2026 — Helzberg Campus for Jewish Living

Kick off Father’s Day weekend by joining Kansas City’s Summer of Champions at Village Shalom! Whether you’re racing for time or walking with family, this beloved tradition celebrates the everyday champions who strengthen our community—fathers, grandfathers, caregivers, residents, and friends.

Choose your distance: 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, or the Kid’s Fun Run. All proceeds benefit Village Shalom’s Memory Support Programs, providing compassionate care for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Registration Fees:

5K Run/Walk

• Through March 22: $29

• March 23 – May 3: $33

• May 4 – June 19: $37

• June 20–21: $40

10K Run/Walk

• Through March 22: $34

• March 23 – May 3: $38

• May 4 – June 19: $42

• June 20–21: $45

Kid’s Fun Run

• Through June 21: $10

All registrations include:

✔ Race T-Shirt

✔ Finisher’s Medal

Support the Mission:

At checkout, you may also make a charitable gift to help support Village Shalom and honor the legacy of care on the Helzberg Campus. Every contribution strengthens programs for residents facing memory challenges and fuels the champions who care for them each day.