Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep In for the Foundation | – | Oct 10, 20268:45 AM | $20 | – |
| Center Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Current Center Student Registration for 5K - Must be a current student | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:05 AM | $15 | – |
| Center Student 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Must be a current Center Student | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:05 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sleep In for the Foundation: $20 until Oct 10.
- Center Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk: $25 until Oct 10.
- Current Center Student Registration for 5K - Must be a current student and Center Student 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Must be a current Center Student: Free until Oct 10.
- 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas City runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 32:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the Sleep In for the Foundation starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11212 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2023 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 23:59 or better, the top quarter in 29:12, and half the field in 36:22; the last tenth came in after 1:00:15.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:00 | 23:58 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 26:36 |
| 40-49 | 32:24 | 23:44 |
| 50-59 | 48:48 | 29:11 |
| 60-69 | 48:53 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Down 20 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 113 to 90 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:59 to 36:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 (+25%) | 36:22 | under 23:59 | 19:22 |
| 2022 | 72 (-36%) | 36:48 | under 22:46 | 18:19 |
| 2021 | 113 | 37:59 | under 26:10 | 20:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 29:12, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 11212 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 810 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 90 runners finished the Center Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:22 and the winner ran 19:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 29:12, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 11212 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 13th Annual Center Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, October 11, 2025! Once again, all funds raised will support Center Education Foundation's mission of ending student homelessness and enhancing educational opportunities for all students and staff in the Center School District. Our event will start and finish at the South Kansas City Block Party at Red Bridge Shopping Center.
Our finish line festival ROCKS! Check out the live music, huge vendor fair, kids' zone, classic car show, beverage tent and much, much, more!