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Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $10
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run/Walk Participant5KOct 10, 20268:00 AM$30$35 after Sep 28, 2026–
LSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk Participant5KOct 10, 20268:00 AM$25–
Kids Dash Fun Run (does not include a t-shirt)KidsOct 10, 20268:30 AM$10–
Kids Dash Fun Run (includes t-shirt)KidsOct 10, 20268:30 AM$20–
Dream Partner / Virtual 5K ParticipantVirtual5KOct 10, 20268:00 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run/Walk Participant: $35 until Oct 10.
  • LSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk Participant: $25 until Oct 10.
  • Kids Dash Fun Run (does not include a t-shirt): $10 until Oct 10.

Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 13 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 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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

616
finishers
34:47
median (11:13 /mi)
16:48
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 34:4720:0958:17
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk Participant
AgeWomenMen
Under 2021:4020:07
20-2929:3722:50
30-3925:2120:06
40-4925:0323:35
50-5930:5124:29
60-6934:5527:48
70+44:4734:48

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 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 21 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 511 to 616 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:02 to 34:47.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025616 (+10%)34:47under 24:2216:48
2024561 (+2%)37:59under 25:2818:09
2023552 (+15%)39:44under 25:5516:28
2022480 (-6%)39:18under 25:5819:08
202151138:02under 25:5116:43

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

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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Race details

Where
2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64082Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,030 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 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $10 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 $30, entry is about 13 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 2025, 616 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk Participant; the median finish was 34:47 and the winner ran 16:48.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64082.

From the organizers

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).

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