Fountain of Life Senior Center Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $18.45 - $53.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the scenic Overland Park, Johnson! This vibrant event is all about celebrating life and fostering community connections. Kick off the day with the chip-timed 5K at 8:00 a.m., followed by the family-friendly 1K walk at 8:45 a.m. The course winds through the beautiful tree-lined streets of the Aspiria campus, providing a perfect backdrop for runners and walkers alike.
Whether you participate in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a mission to support seniors and families impacted by limited English proficiency. All finishers will receive a medal, and participants can compete for exciting prizes in various age categories. Plus, don’t miss the Golden Years Resource Fair at the finish line, showcasing services for older adults. Let’s flourish and thrive together in this uplifting community event!
Whether you participate in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a mission to support seniors and families impacted by limited English proficiency. All finishers will receive a medal, and participants can compete for exciting prizes in various age categories. Plus, don’t miss the Golden Years Resource Fair at the finish line, showcasing services for older adults. Let’s flourish and thrive together in this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
LET'S FLOURISH & THRIVE TOGETHER!
Life is beautiful and we desire for all to Flourish & Thrive! Join FOUNTAIN OF LIFE [https://www.fountainoflifekc.org/] for our inaugural FLOURISH & THRIVE 5K/1K on Saturday, July 19, 2025 by attending in-person or virtually! Fountain of Life is a nonprofit senior community center that supports Kansas City metro families impacted by limited English proficiency. Fountain of Life offers a safe place and warm community for seniors to build friendships and access health resources, aging services and mental health supports. Our staff and volunteers are multilingual and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Supports are available in English, Burmese, Chinese, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese.
This event seeks to raise friends and funds to further the mission of Fountain of Life. Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 8:45 a.m. The in-person 5K is a chip-timed run/walk. The in-person 1K walk is a non-timed family oriented option that is wheelchair, wagon, walker and stroller friendly. All participants may order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee.
RACE AWARDS
All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Prizes will be given to the overall top female and top male finisher of the in-person 5K. Special awards will be given to top 3 female and top 3 male finishers of the in-person 5K for age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
BECOME A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR
At the finish line, there will be a_ _GOLDEN YEARS RESOURCE FAIR_ _to showcase agencies and companies that offer services and support for older adults. If you would like to be an exhibitor at the resource fair, please click here for our exhibitor commitment form. You can register to be an exhibitor online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Fountain of Life, P.O. Box 26445, Overland Park, KS 66225.
For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact [email protected]
The event is going to be held at the Aspiria campus (formerly the Sprint headquarters) in Overland Park and runs through the beautiful tree-lined streets of their campus. There is plenty of parking available and a grassy pre- and post-event area for participants to gather.
Life is beautiful and we desire for all to Flourish & Thrive! Join FOUNTAIN OF LIFE [https://www.fountainoflifekc.org/] for our inaugural FLOURISH & THRIVE 5K/1K on Saturday, July 19, 2025 by attending in-person or virtually! Fountain of Life is a nonprofit senior community center that supports Kansas City metro families impacted by limited English proficiency. Fountain of Life offers a safe place and warm community for seniors to build friendships and access health resources, aging services and mental health supports. Our staff and volunteers are multilingual and passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Supports are available in English, Burmese, Chinese, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese.
This event seeks to raise friends and funds to further the mission of Fountain of Life. Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 8:45 a.m. The in-person 5K is a chip-timed run/walk. The in-person 1K walk is a non-timed family oriented option that is wheelchair, wagon, walker and stroller friendly. All participants may order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee.
RACE AWARDS
All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Prizes will be given to the overall top female and top male finisher of the in-person 5K. Special awards will be given to top 3 female and top 3 male finishers of the in-person 5K for age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
BECOME A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR
At the finish line, there will be a_ _GOLDEN YEARS RESOURCE FAIR_ _to showcase agencies and companies that offer services and support for older adults. If you would like to be an exhibitor at the resource fair, please click here for our exhibitor commitment form. You can register to be an exhibitor online here or mail a check with the commitment form to Fountain of Life, P.O. Box 26445, Overland Park, KS 66225.
For more information about sponsoring this event, please contact [email protected]
The event is going to be held at the Aspiria campus (formerly the Sprint headquarters) in Overland Park and runs through the beautiful tree-lined streets of their campus. There is plenty of parking available and a grassy pre- and post-event area for participants to gather.
Races
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5K In-Person
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$33.45
OPENS SOONThe in-person 5K is a chip-timed race. All 5K finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Prizes will be given to the overall top female and top male finisher of the in-person 5K. Special awards will be given to top 3 female and top 3 male finishers of the in-person 5K for age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Registrants may order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. -
1K In-Person
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:45AM CDT)
$18.45
OPENS SOONThe in-person 1K (0.62 mile) is a non-timed family oriented option that is wheelchair, wagon, walker and stroller friendly. All 1K finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Registrants may order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. -
Golden Years Resource Fair Exhibitor
Incl. $3.95 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$53.95
OPENS SOONRegistration to exhibit at our Golden Years Resource Fair includes one six foot table and two folding chairs. Registered exhibitors will receive additional information regarding set up time and other details via email in advance of the event. -
Virtual 5K or 1K
Incl. $3.45 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
$18.45
OPENS SOONThe Virtual 5K and 1K options are for those who are unable to join us in-person at the Aspiria campus but would still like to participate and support the mission of Fountain of Life. By registering to be a virtual participant of Fountain of Life's Flourish & Thrive 5K / 1K, you are committing to completing a 5K or 1K run/walk at a location of your choice on Saturday July 19, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST. All virtual participants will be mailed a finisher's medal upon showing proof of run/walk completion. Registrants may order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee.
Fountain of Life Senior Center Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K