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 for the Annual Military Matters VeteRUN 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in beautiful Kansas City, Jackson! This exciting event invites everyone to participate in a meaningful race that supports our local veterans and the Military Matters program, which provides essential legal services to military service members and veterans.

The day kicks off at 7:00 AM with race day registration and packet pick-up, followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:00 AM. Families can enjoy a variety of fun activities, and the event will also feature a Kids Fun Run right after the main race. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as the top veterans and the top three finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to show your support while enjoying a beautiful day of fitness and community! Be sure to register by August 11 to secure your event t-shirt. Let’s make a difference together while having a fantastic time!

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: 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.

Races

  • Military Matters VeteRUN 5K

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $42.34

    CLOSED
  • Military Matters VeteRUN Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $11.60

    CLOSED

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The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, 64108, MO, United States

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