Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Price $11.60 - $42.34
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the annual Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Jackson! This exciting event welcomes everyone to support our local veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day with family activities. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, so be sure to arrive early to grab your race materials. Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K course designed for accuracy and safety—ideal for both runners and walkers of all skill levels.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Military Matters, a program dedicated to providing essential legal services to military service members and veterans. Don't miss the chance to be part of a community that values and supports our heroes! Plus, the day will feature a Kids Fun Run following the 5K, along with awards for top finishers in various categories. Remember to register by August 11 to secure your event t-shirt! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Military Matters, a program dedicated to providing essential legal services to military service members and veterans. Don't miss the chance to be part of a community that values and supports our heroes! Plus, the day will feature a Kids Fun Run following the 5K, along with awards for top finishers in various categories. Remember to register by August 11 to secure your event t-shirt! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL MILITARY MATTERS VETERUN 5K!
ANYONE CAN RUN/WALK IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY MATTERS! We will be hosting multiple organizations who support our local veterans, and will have fun family activities available for all who attend.
PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K WILL GO TO MILITARY MATTERS, A PROGRAM THAT FILLS THE GAP IN LEGAL SERVICES TO MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM VISIT MILITARYMATTERSKC.ORG.
RACECOURSE: See below for a map of the racecourse. PLEASE NOTE: We have updated the race course to be the same start/end point to ensure better accuracy of your race times. Please take caution if you plan to run/walk with a stroller or wheelchair as the route is typical sidewalk-width.
T-SHIRTS & SWAG:
PLEASE NOTE: You must register BEFORE AUGUST 11. We hope to be able to provide each participant with a t-shirt, however please be understanding if we run out.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
BOUNDS LAW LLC
GIRARD & CENTONZIO VETERANS DISABILITY LAWYERS
GOLD SPONSORS
SPENCER FANE LLC
STUEVE SIEGEL HANSON
SILVER SPONSORS
REED AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
STOUT LAW, LLC
BRONZE SPONSOR
OSWALD REW LLC
STEPHANIE M. SMITH, CHARTERED
VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT
RACE INFORMATION:
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE THE MORNING OF THE RACE, AUGUST 23, STARTING AT 7:00AM.
NOTE: REGISTER BY AUGUST 11 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
SCHEDULE: AUGUST 23, 2025
7:00AM - Race Day Registration Opens/Packet Pick-Up
8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts
8:45 AM - Kids fun run following the 5k
9:00 AM - Awards on the North Lawn
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top overall female and male, the top overall female and male veteran, and the top three males and females in each age group (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
ANIMALS/PETS:
Services animals only.
ANYONE CAN RUN/WALK IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY MATTERS! We will be hosting multiple organizations who support our local veterans, and will have fun family activities available for all who attend.
PROCEEDS FROM THE 5K WILL GO TO MILITARY MATTERS, A PROGRAM THAT FILLS THE GAP IN LEGAL SERVICES TO MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM VISIT MILITARYMATTERSKC.ORG.
RACECOURSE: See below for a map of the racecourse. PLEASE NOTE: We have updated the race course to be the same start/end point to ensure better accuracy of your race times. Please take caution if you plan to run/walk with a stroller or wheelchair as the route is typical sidewalk-width.
T-SHIRTS & SWAG:
PLEASE NOTE: You must register BEFORE AUGUST 11. We hope to be able to provide each participant with a t-shirt, however please be understanding if we run out.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PRESENTING SPONSORS
BOUNDS LAW LLC
GIRARD & CENTONZIO VETERANS DISABILITY LAWYERS
GOLD SPONSORS
SPENCER FANE LLC
STUEVE SIEGEL HANSON
SILVER SPONSORS
REED AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
STOUT LAW, LLC
BRONZE SPONSOR
OSWALD REW LLC
STEPHANIE M. SMITH, CHARTERED
VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT
RACE INFORMATION:
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE THE MORNING OF THE RACE, AUGUST 23, STARTING AT 7:00AM.
NOTE: REGISTER BY AUGUST 11 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.
SCHEDULE: AUGUST 23, 2025
7:00AM - Race Day Registration Opens/Packet Pick-Up
8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts
8:45 AM - Kids fun run following the 5k
9:00 AM - Awards on the North Lawn
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the top overall female and male, the top overall female and male veteran, and the top three males and females in each age group (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
ANIMALS/PETS:
Services animals only.
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