Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Gladstone, Missouri
$35.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the picturesque Gladstone, Clay. This annual event is not just a race but a celebration of community, all while supporting the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the NKC Schools Education Foundation. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K route that winds through the beautiful Atkins-Johnson Farm property, past the serene White Chapel Cemetery, and through the vibrant sunflower fields of Big Shoal Farm. For those who prefer a leisurely stroll, a shorter walking path is available around the property. Registration is just $35 prior to race day and $40 on the day of the event, with kids 12 and under participating for free!

Join us early for packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, and after the race, take advantage of the opportunity to tour the charming farmhouse and explore the current museum exhibit, with free admission for all participants. Remember, motorized vehicles, bicycles, and dogs are not permitted on the course, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to

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  • Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    8:00 AM CDT

    $35.00

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Organiser's description

Join us for the annual Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the NKC Schools Education Foundation. Runners will enjoy a beautiful route along the Atkins-Johnson Farm property, neighboring White Chapel Cemetery and continuing through the Big Shoal Farm's sunflower field. Walkers take a shorter route on the walking path surrounding the property.

$35 PRIOR TO RACE, $40 DAY OF RACE

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Packet Pickup: Race Morning 7:00am to 7:30 am

After the Race, all participants are encouraged to tour the farm house and view the current Museum exhibit where admission is always FREE

Motorized Vehicles, Bicycles, and dogs not permitted on the course

Location

4109 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone, 64119, MO, United States

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