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 - $81.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the beauty of life at the inaugural Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K event, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Overland Park, Johnson County. This exciting community gathering invites participants to either run or walk along the scenic, tree-lined streets of the Aspiria campus, formerly known as the Sprint headquarters. The day's festivities kick off with the chip-timed 5K race at 8:00 a.m., followed by the family-friendly 1K walk at 8:45 a.m. Both races are designed to celebrate health, wellness, and community spirit, making it the perfect event for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike!
All finishers of both the 5K and 1K will receive a medal, with special awards for the top male and female finishers in various age categories. Beyond the races, attendees can explore the Golden Years Resource Fair, showcasing services and support for older adults. Join us on this joyful journey to Flourish & Thrive, and help make a difference in the lives of seniors in the Kansas City metro area. Whether you participate in person or virtually, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
All finishers of both the 5K and 1K will receive a medal, with special awards for the top male and female finishers in various age categories. Beyond the races, attendees can explore the Golden Years Resource Fair, showcasing services and support for older adults. Join us on this joyful journey to Flourish & Thrive, and help make a difference in the lives of seniors in the Kansas City metro area. Whether you participate in person or virtually, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
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, you can register and pay online here _OR _complete THIS EXHIBITOR COMMITMENT FORM and mail a check to Fountain of Life, P.O. Box 26445, Overland Park, KS 66225. If your family or company is interested in sponsoring the Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
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, you can register and pay online here _OR _complete THIS EXHIBITOR COMMITMENT FORM and mail a check to Fountain of Life, P.O. Box 26445, Overland Park, KS 66225. If your family or company is interested in sponsoring the Flourish & Thrive 5K/1K, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
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
The 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
The 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. $6.00 Fee & Unisex Sized T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$81.00
Registration 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
The 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
