Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price Free - $37.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Overland Park, Johnson! This exciting event is Kansas City's first and only 5K dedicated to benefiting Hospice and Palliative Care, supporting the vital work of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since its inception in 2014, the Heroes for Hospice event has raised an impressive $248,000 to help those in need.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Lions Gate Golf Course, this family-friendly race welcomes runners, walkers, and those with strollers or wagons to participate. Everyone can join in on the fun while contributing to an amazing cause! Participants will receive a complimentary race shirt, and awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, along with masters category winners. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a lovely day outdoors, mark your calendars for this heartwarming event and help make a difference in the community!
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Lions Gate Golf Course, this family-friendly race welcomes runners, walkers, and those with strollers or wagons to participate. Everyone can join in on the fun while contributing to an amazing cause! Participants will receive a complimentary race shirt, and awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, along with masters category winners. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a lovely day outdoors, mark your calendars for this heartwarming event and help make a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
Kansas City's first and only 5K to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care!
Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since the 2014 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $248,000 to the two hospice houses!
This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!
There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race. All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.
Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated. You can make an online donation HERE [https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548].
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548
Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since the 2014 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $248,000 to the two hospice houses!
This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!
There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race. All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.
Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated. You can make an online donation HERE [https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548].
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $4.35 Fee & T-Shirt Soft 100% Polyester Unisex
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$37.35
Packet pickup is at the Running Well Store @ 6009 Johnson Dr unit b, Mission, KS from 12PM-5:00PM on Friday, June 5th and race day morning at HomeGoods from 6:30AM-7:30AM. -
Kids 8 & Under 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
Free
Sign up kids 8 years old and under to run the 5K with parent at no charge. No Shirt is given out but can be purchased for $10.
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REI in Prairie Fire, 6281 West 135th Street, Overland Park, 66223, KS, United States
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