2 walking events in Smithville, Missouri

The race begins at Heritage Park and heads to the dam then returns back to Heritage Park. This is a great course for beginners or those that would like to walk as well. We will have bubble stations along the race to cheer you on and celebrate your cross across the finish line.

This is a pet and stroller friendly race.

All participants will get a finisher medal and pancake breakfast with registration.

All participants registered by 8/17/26 will receive a race t-shirt.

All funds raised stay here in Smithville to help decrease youth substance use, improve mental health and wellness and build resiliency.

It is time for our 16th Annual event! Year 15 for our event was amazing and we hope this year is just as successful. While we are so blessed with all of the support we have received over the, we are also reminded that it has been 16 years since we lost our beloved Julia. She touched so many lives while she was with us, and is still touching so many lives today, through this event. We are so excited to continue Julia's legacy by holding this race for the 16th year, while raising and donating money to some amazing organizations and individuals.

Once again, we will be holding our event at SMITHVILLE LAKE ! We will start at finish the race at the Little Platte Beach area - this will allow for plenty of parking, a section of road running, then hitting the paved trails to see the beauty of the lake on a beautiful fall morning ! As always we will pray for a beautiful fall morning for the event.

Sign up today for our 16th annual race in memory of Julia Bargman. Julia lost her battle with Breast Cancer, November 10, 2010. Her family and friends are continuing her legacy with this event, in hopes to raise awareness for early Breast Cancer Detection and to help raise funds to find a cure!!! Proceeds from our event are donated to the Saint Lukes Foundation Center for Womens Care and the Julia Bargman Hope Foundation. Visit our website at www.juliaswarriorsrunforhope.com and read about Julia and her battle with Breast Cancer. Then Spread the word to your family and friends to join the 5K Run and or 1 Mile Walk!!!

Don't forget to go to the STORE tab on the race sign up site to purchase a pink ribbon in memory or honor of, someone you know who it battling any type of Cancer.