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 safetyβ€”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!

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.

Races

  • Military Matters VeteRUN 5K

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $42.34

  • Military Matters VeteRUN Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $11.60

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Location

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

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