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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 19, 2026 | 125 |
| 15K Run/Walk | 15K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $52$58 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $35$38 after Oct 19, 2026 | 375 |
| Virtual 5K/10K/15k Run/WalkVirtual | 15K | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $44 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $48 on Oct 19, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $52, entry is about 44 percent above a typical 15K in Missouri, which costs $36 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 10K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
8701 McAfee Drive, Parkville, MO 64152
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for Veterans Day 5K, 10K & 15K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 24:18 or better, the top quarter in 28:20, and half the field in 33:24; the last tenth came in after 52:43.
At the 2025 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 47:03 or better, the top quarter in 53:03, and half the field in 1:03:05; the last tenth came in after 1:22:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:13 | 23:55 |
| 20-29 | 31:25 | 19:44 |
| 30-39 | 25:10 | 21:07 |
| 40-49 | 27:23 | 24:11 |
| 50-59 | 32:11 | 24:23 |
| 60-69 | 29:45 | 28:20 |
| 70+ | n/a | 34:56 |
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 17 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 289 to 242 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:50 to 33:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 242 (-7%) | 33:24 | under 24:18 | 16:10 |
| 2024 | 261 (-12%) | 35:45 | under 24:20 | 18:33 |
| 2023 | 296 (-1%) | 36:45 | under 25:38 | 16:14 |
| 2022 | 298 (+3%) | 35:53 | under 24:24 | 17:15 |
| 2021 | 289 | 35:50 | under 24:32 | 17:42 |
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 28:20, 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 November 8 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 72°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 Veterans Day 5K, 10K & 15K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 7 from 12-6pm. You can also pick up for a friend or family member. You can also pickup up on race morning at the race site beginning at 7:15am. If you can’t make it to the event, you could contact…
Course
5k Course - HERE. 10k Course - HERE. 15k Course - HERE.
Shirt and medal
Finishers in the 5K, 10K, 15K and virtual participants will receive a cool custom finishers medal! Don’t miss out!
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top Overall Male Finisher, the Top Overall Female Finisher, the Fastest Masters Male Finisher and the Fastest Masters Female Finisher in both the 5K, 10K and the 15K,. In the 5k awards will be given to the top…
Rules and FAQ
The registration fees are not refundable for any reason. If you are not able to join us you can pick up your packet at packet pickup, but they will not be sent to you, unless you registered as a virtual participant from the beginning.
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Help celebrate Veterans Day with a 5K, 10K or 15K event honoring those who have served our country. Both events will be held at English Landing Park in Parkville and participants will receive a custom finishers medal and top finishers will compete for age group and overall awards. Registrants can add a race shirt for an additional fee.
This race is being run in honor of long time area runner, World War II veteran, and VFW employee, Ed Burnham, and a portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the VFW Foundation in his honor. The VFW Foundation supports troops abroad, military families back in the U.S. and America’s often-forgotten veterans. Learn more about this organization HERE.