Outpacing Melanoma 5K
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Overland Park, Kansas
- Price $12.00 - $43.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual Outpacing Melanoma 5K on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in Overland Park, Johnson! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a vibrant community gathering dedicated to raising funds and awareness in the fight against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Proceeds from the event will directly support melanoma care and research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
This year's race features a fun Star Wars - A New Hope theme, so come dressed as your favorite characters and be part of a galaxy-wide effort to combat melanoma. May the Fourth Be With You as we unite to strike back against this disease and support our loved ones affected by skin cancer. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day of health, community, and purpose! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, your participation makes a difference.
This year's race features a fun Star Wars - A New Hope theme, so come dressed as your favorite characters and be part of a galaxy-wide effort to combat melanoma. May the Fourth Be With You as we unite to strike back against this disease and support our loved ones affected by skin cancer. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day of health, community, and purpose! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, your participation makes a difference.
Organiser's Description
Please join us for our 14TH ANNUAL OUTPACING MELANOMA 5K as we raise funds and awareness to fight melanoma in our greater Kansas City community. Proceeds support melanoma care and research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
We will have a Star Wars - A New Hope theme. May the Fourth Be With You as we continue our quest to strike back and battle against melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer.
We encourage everyone to dress as your favorite Star Wars characters as we all work to reduce the impact of melanoma and support our loved ones who are affected by this cancer.
We will have a Star Wars - A New Hope theme. May the Fourth Be With You as we continue our quest to strike back and battle against melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer.
We encourage everyone to dress as your favorite Star Wars characters as we all work to reduce the impact of melanoma and support our loved ones who are affected by this cancer.
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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