Veterans Day 5k 2026

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Wathena, Kansas
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K Run	5K	Nov 7, 20269:00 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

$30 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kansas ($31).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 124 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:00 and men in 32:55.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 980 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

105 E St Joseph St, Wathena, KS 66090

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 7 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 71°F.

Based on 70 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: 105 E St Joseph St, Wathena, KS 66090Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 980 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt, and Finishers medals
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Veterans Day 5k?: Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kansas?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Kansas ($31).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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.
Where does it start?: 105 E St Joseph St, Wathena, KS 66090.