Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night – Goddard/Wichita
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Goddard, Kansas
- Price $10.80 - $31.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of fun and fitness at the Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, taking place at the Genesis Sports Complex in Goddard, Sedgwick! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes for an exhilarating chip-timed 5K or enjoy a more relaxed pace in the Family Fun Run. More than just a race, this celebration supports the Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT), with each registration providing a new pair of athletic shoes to a child in need in Wichita.
Join the community for a night filled with music, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and exciting games, including bounce houses and giveaways. As the sun sets, the festivities culminate in a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the night sky. With an emphasis on fitness and philanthropy, this event has already helped distribute nearly 7,000 pairs of shoes to local kids, fostering confidence and encouraging healthy habits. Be part of this incredible night where your participation makes a lasting impact—one run, one pair of shoes, and a lifetime of change!
Join the community for a night filled with music, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and exciting games, including bounce houses and giveaways. As the sun sets, the festivities culminate in a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the night sky. With an emphasis on fitness and philanthropy, this event has already helped distribute nearly 7,000 pairs of shoes to local kids, fostering confidence and encouraging healthy habits. Be part of this incredible night where your participation makes a lasting impact—one run, one pair of shoes, and a lifetime of change!
Organiser's Description
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Location: Genesis Sports Complex
435 Crowne Drive, Goddard KS 67052 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Genesis+Health+Clubs+-+Goddard/@37.6617407,-97.564983,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bad974dfbc2355:0x31cec80014726eaf!8m2!3d37.6617407!4d-97.564983!16s%2Fg%2F11fsm59jjl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Lace up for the Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and purpose, all supporting the Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT). Whether you're racing in the chip-timed 5K, jogging in the Family Fun Run, or cheering from the sidelines, this event unites the entire community and concludes with a fireworks show to light up the night sky. Burgers, beer, refreshments, music, games, bounce houses, giveaways, and more. This is more than a race. It's a celebration with a purpose.
_YOUR ENTRY MAKES A DIRECT IMPACT._
Every registration provides a brand-new pair of athletic shoes to a child in need right here in Wichita. GFFT has already provided nearly 7,000 pairs of shoes to local kids, building their confidence and encouraging lifelong healthy habits.
_JOIN US. ONE NIGHT. ONE RUN. ONE PAIR OF SHOES. A LIFETIME OF IMPACT._
Location: Genesis Sports Complex
435 Crowne Drive, Goddard KS 67052 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Genesis+Health+Clubs+-+Goddard/@37.6617407,-97.564983,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bad974dfbc2355:0x31cec80014726eaf!8m2!3d37.6617407!4d-97.564983!16s%2Fg%2F11fsm59jjl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Lace up for the Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and purpose, all supporting the Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT). Whether you're racing in the chip-timed 5K, jogging in the Family Fun Run, or cheering from the sidelines, this event unites the entire community and concludes with a fireworks show to light up the night sky. Burgers, beer, refreshments, music, games, bounce houses, giveaways, and more. This is more than a race. It's a celebration with a purpose.
_YOUR ENTRY MAKES A DIRECT IMPACT._
Every registration provides a brand-new pair of athletic shoes to a child in need right here in Wichita. GFFT has already provided nearly 7,000 pairs of shoes to local kids, building their confidence and encouraging lifelong healthy habits.
_JOIN US. ONE NIGHT. ONE RUN. ONE PAIR OF SHOES. A LIFETIME OF IMPACT._
Races
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Kicks for Kids 5K Race
Incl. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (6:00PM CDT)
$31.40
The race kicks off at the Genesis Sports Complex in Goddard and winds its way through the heart of the city. Designed for both seasoned runners and first-timers, the course offers a flat, fast route with a scenic mix of neighborhoods, parks, and cheering spectators. As you cross the finish line back at the Complex, youll be met with applause and rewarded with unlimited burgers fresh off the grill, cold beer, Pepsi products, and an evening of celebration. Age Group Awards & Overall Winners Top male and female finishers will be recognized in the following categories: 14 & Under | 1524 | 2534 | 3544 | 4554 | 5564 | 65+ | Overall -
1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (6:30PM CDT)
$15.95
The 1-mile Fun Run starts at the Genesis Sports Complex and follows a relaxed route through the streets of Goddard. Perfect for walkers, strollers, and kids of all ages, the course is short and designed with families in mind. Enjoy the fresh air, a few high-fives along the way, and a finish line celebration with food, drinks, and all the fun waiting back at the Complex. -
Spectator Ticket All the Fun, No Running
Incl. $0.80 Fee
Sat 27th September 2025 (6:00PM CDT)
$10.80
Come for the Fun, Stay for the Cause No need to run - just come cheer them on! Join us at the Genesis Sports Complex for a night of bounce houses, yard games, live music, animal encounters from Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and fireworks to close it out. Your $10 admission includes unlimited food, drinks, and access to all the fun and even better, it helps provide new shoes to kids in need. Every cheer makes a difference. Every ticket helps a child. Your $10.00 "Race Fee" donation is your ticket to enjoy the evening.
Kicks for Kids 5K & Family Fun Night – Goddard/Wichita
