9 walking events in Overland Park, Kansas

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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].

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

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.