Outpacing Melanoma 5K
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $12.00 - $43.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Outpacing Melanoma 5K on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in Overland Park, Johnson! This exciting event, inspired by the spirit of Star Wars, invites runners, walkers, and supporters to come together to raise awareness and funds in the fight against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Every step you take helps us strike back against this disease and supports our greater Kansas City community.
Whether you’re participating in the 5K, volunteering, or simply cheering from the sidelines, your involvement makes a difference. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, making it a family-friendly occasion for all. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at SCHEELS in Corbin Park Shopping Center on May 2nd and 3rd. Let’s unite for this important cause and have fun while doing it—may the Fourth be with you!
Whether you’re participating in the 5K, volunteering, or simply cheering from the sidelines, your involvement makes a difference. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, making it a family-friendly occasion for all. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at SCHEELS in Corbin Park Shopping Center on May 2nd and 3rd. Let’s unite for this important cause and have fun while doing it—may the Fourth be with you!
Organiser's Description
May the Fourth be with you! Plan to join us for another fun event (Star Wars style) as we continue our quest to strike back and battle against melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Whether you participate, donate or volunteer, your support helps - every step of the way - in our efforts to raise funds and awareness to fight melanoma in our greater Kansas City community. Together, let's reduce the impact of melanoma and support our loved ones who are affected by this cancer.
Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.
Packet Pickup
Our pre-race packet pick-up will be held at SCHEELS in Overland Park, Corbin Park Shopping Center. (6503 W 135th St., Overland Park, KS 66223)
Friday, May 2nd - (5- 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 3rd - (10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Whether you participate, donate or volunteer, your support helps - every step of the way - in our efforts to raise funds and awareness to fight melanoma in our greater Kansas City community. Together, let's reduce the impact of melanoma and support our loved ones who are affected by this cancer.
Strollers and dogs on a leash are welcome.
Packet Pickup
Our pre-race packet pick-up will be held at SCHEELS in Overland Park, Corbin Park Shopping Center. (6503 W 135th St., Overland Park, KS 66223)
Friday, May 2nd - (5- 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 3rd - (10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Races
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5K Individual
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.50
Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome. -
5K Team
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$29.50
Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome. -
Dot-to-Dot Kid Trot
Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.00
This short dash is designed for kids age 10 and younger who may be too young to complete a 5K. Participants receive a ribbon, goody bag and t-shirt. -
5K Virtual
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.00
A virtual race can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace. Your t-shirt can be picked up at packet pickup or it will be shipped directly to you after the race. The virtual option is not a timed event and awards are not provided.
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