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
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Jackson, for the annual Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk! This exciting event welcomes everyone to participate in support of our local veterans and military service members. With a vibrant atmosphere featuring family-friendly activities and multiple organizations dedicated to veteran support, it's a fantastic way to give back to those who have served.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, following a packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, and includes a special kids' fun run at 8:45 AM. Participants will compete on a thoughtfully designed 5K course that ensures accurate race times. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as the top veterans and age group winners. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event—register by August 11 to secure your t-shirt and join us in making a difference for our veterans!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, following a packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, and includes a special kids' fun run at 8:45 AM. Participants will compete on a thoughtfully designed 5K course that ensures accurate race times. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as the top veterans and age group winners. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event—register by August 11 to secure your t-shirt and join us in making a difference for our veterans!
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 LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GIRARD & CENTONZIO VETERANS DISABILITY LAWYERS
GOLD SPONSOR
SPENCER FANE LLC
STUEVE SIEGEL HANSON
SILVER SPONSORS
REED AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
STOUT LAW, LLC
BRONZE SPONSORS
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 LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
GIRARD & CENTONZIO VETERANS DISABILITY LAWYERS
GOLD SPONSOR
SPENCER FANE LLC
STUEVE SIEGEL HANSON
SILVER SPONSORS
REED AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
STOUT LAW, LLC
BRONZE SPONSORS
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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