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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk Participant | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| LSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk Participant | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Dash Fun Run (does not include a t-shirt) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Kids Dash Fun Run (includes t-shirt) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Dream Partner / Virtual 5K ParticipantVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Missouri runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 246 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:32.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk Participant starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,030 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64082
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:22 or better, the top quarter in 28:32, and half the field in 34:47; the last tenth came in after 52:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:40 | 20:07 |
| 20-29 | 29:37 | 22:50 |
| 30-39 | 25:21 | 20:06 |
| 40-49 | 25:03 | 23:35 |
| 50-59 | 30:51 | 24:29 |
| 60-69 | 34:55 | 27:48 |
| 70+ | 44:47 | 34:48 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 511 to 616 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:02 to 34:47.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 616 (+10%) | 34:47 | under 24:22 | 16:48 |
| 2024 | 561 (+2%) | 37:59 | under 25:28 | 18:09 |
| 2023 | 552 (+15%) | 39:44 | under 25:55 | 16:28 |
| 2022 | 480 (-6%) | 39:18 | under 25:58 | 19:08 |
| 2021 | 511 | 38:02 | under 25:51 | 16:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:32, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
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.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 84°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.
What the organizers of Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
We highly recommend you pick up your packer prior to Race Day. Packet Pick Up: Athletico Physical Therapy - Lee's Summit. 159 MO-150. Lee's Summit, MO 64082. Thursday, October 9th. 4:00-6:00 pm. Friday, October 10th. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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Join us for the 30th Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash to benefit the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation.
Run or walk a 5K course beginning at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex (2600 SW Ward Rd., LSMO) on Saturday, October 10.
Arrival and day of registrations will be from 7:30-8am, 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. Please pre-register via this website. Sign up by September 27 to receive a t-shirt!
The top three LSR7 schools with highest participation will receive grants from LSEF up to $1,000!
Special Thanks to our Event Sponsor: Vinny & Associates | Keller Williams Realty
Registration Options
5k Run/Walk: Select the appropriate option (LSR7 Student OR 5k Run/Walk Participant).