Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lees Summit, Missouri
- Price $13.33 - $33.98
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 30th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash in Lee's Summit, Jackson, on Saturday, October 10, 2026! This vibrant community event kicks off at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex, with registration opening at 7:30 AM and the 5K starting promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can run or walk the 5K course while supporting a great cause—the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation.
In addition to the main event, there will be a thrilling Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade, providing a wonderful opportunity for young ones to engage in physical activity and have a blast! The Kids Dash will begin shortly after the 5K, ensuring a full morning of family-friendly festivities. Don't miss out on the chance to receive an event t-shirt by registering by September 28! Join us in making a difference while celebrating fitness and community spirit—sign up today and be part of this memorable occasion!
In addition to the main event, there will be a thrilling Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade, providing a wonderful opportunity for young ones to engage in physical activity and have a blast! The Kids Dash will begin shortly after the 5K, ensuring a full morning of family-friendly festivities. Don't miss out on the chance to receive an event t-shirt by registering by September 28! Join us in making a difference while celebrating fitness and community spirit—sign up today and be part of this memorable occasion!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE FUTURE 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS DASH TO BENEFIT THE LEE'S SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
RUN OR WALK A 5K COURSE BEGINNING AT THE LEE'S SUMMIT WEST ACTIVITY COMPLEX (2600 SW WARD RD., LSMO) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10.
ARRIVAL AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS WILL BE FROM 7:30-8AM, 5K STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER VIA THIS WEBSITE. SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 28 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!
THE TOP THREE LSR7 SCHOOLS WITH HIGHEST PARTICIPATION WILL RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LSEF UP TO $1,000!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
5K RUN/WALK: SELECT THE APPROPRIATE OPTION (LSR7 STUDENT OR 5K RUN/WALK PARTICIPANT).
DREAM PARTNER/VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT: SUPPORT THE EVENT, BUT SLEEP IN OR RUN THE 5K ON YOUR OWN TIME!
KIDS DASH: FUN RUN ON THE TRACK FOR KIDDOS UP TO 6TH GRADE. THIS CAN BE ADDED ONTO A 5K REGISTRATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS BELOW.
KIDS DASH FOR CHILDREN UP TO 6TH GRADE BEGINS ON THE TRACK AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 5K RUN/WALK (TYPICALLY BETWEEN 8:30 AND 9 A.M.). CHILDREN WILL RUN IN GROUPS WITH LIKE-AGED KIDS. THE OLDEST CHILDREN WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 200 METERS (HALF LAP). THE YOUNGEST CHILDREN WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 50 METERS.
_5K REGISTRATION IS NOT INCLUDED WITH A KIDS DASH REGISTRATION. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE 5K AND THE KIDS DASH IF YOU'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH EVENTS. CHOOSE THE KIDS DASH WITH T-SHIRT OPTION IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. _
_**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE YOUTH SHIRTS RUN SMALL. YOU MIGHT WANT TO SIZE UP.**_
THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED TO ALSO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FORMER LSR7 STUDENT, CARRIE FORESEE. YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE TO CARRIE'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND THROUGH LSEF BY CLICKING HERE [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_e3e3ce00-5741-11f0-9fbb-06179723032d&WidgetId=903169]. SELECT THE ONE-TIME DONATION OPTION, AND THEN CHOOSE CARRIE FORESEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE DONATION DESIGNATION DROP-DOWN MENU.
RUN OR WALK A 5K COURSE BEGINNING AT THE LEE'S SUMMIT WEST ACTIVITY COMPLEX (2600 SW WARD RD., LSMO) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10.
ARRIVAL AND DAY OF REGISTRATIONS WILL BE FROM 7:30-8AM, 5K STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER VIA THIS WEBSITE. SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 28 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!
THE TOP THREE LSR7 SCHOOLS WITH HIGHEST PARTICIPATION WILL RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LSEF UP TO $1,000!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
5K RUN/WALK: SELECT THE APPROPRIATE OPTION (LSR7 STUDENT OR 5K RUN/WALK PARTICIPANT).
DREAM PARTNER/VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT: SUPPORT THE EVENT, BUT SLEEP IN OR RUN THE 5K ON YOUR OWN TIME!
KIDS DASH: FUN RUN ON THE TRACK FOR KIDDOS UP TO 6TH GRADE. THIS CAN BE ADDED ONTO A 5K REGISTRATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS BELOW.
KIDS DASH FOR CHILDREN UP TO 6TH GRADE BEGINS ON THE TRACK AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 5K RUN/WALK (TYPICALLY BETWEEN 8:30 AND 9 A.M.). CHILDREN WILL RUN IN GROUPS WITH LIKE-AGED KIDS. THE OLDEST CHILDREN WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 200 METERS (HALF LAP). THE YOUNGEST CHILDREN WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 50 METERS.
_5K REGISTRATION IS NOT INCLUDED WITH A KIDS DASH REGISTRATION. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE 5K AND THE KIDS DASH IF YOU'D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH EVENTS. CHOOSE THE KIDS DASH WITH T-SHIRT OPTION IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT. REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. _
_**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE YOUTH SHIRTS RUN SMALL. YOU MIGHT WANT TO SIZE UP.**_
THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED TO ALSO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FORMER LSR7 STUDENT, CARRIE FORESEE. YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE TO CARRIE'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND THROUGH LSEF BY CLICKING HERE [https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_e3e3ce00-5741-11f0-9fbb-06179723032d&WidgetId=903169]. SELECT THE ONE-TIME DONATION OPTION, AND THEN CHOOSE CARRIE FORESEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE DONATION DESIGNATION DROP-DOWN MENU.
Races
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5K Run/Walk Participant
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$33.98
OPENS 31 JUL5K Course at Lee's Summit West Activity Complex. Prizes will be given for the top male and female overall and top male and female by age group. -
LSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk Participant
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.98
OPENS 31 JULSpecial Pricing for LSR7 Students-Only. If you are not a student of LSR7, please select the 5k Run/Walk Participant Option **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.** -
Dream Partner / Virtual 5K Participant
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.98
OPENS 31 JULDo you wish you could participate, but you already have plans on Race Day? Register to be a Dream Partner / Virtual Participant and you will receive an exclusive Race t-shirt showing your support for students! You'll receive a link to record your steps if you choose. **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.** -
Kids Dash Fun Run (Includes T-Shirt)
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$23.98
OPENS 31 JULTHIS OPTION INCLUDES A T-SHIRT. Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:30 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-age kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.** -
Kids Dash Fun Run (Does Not Include a T-Shirt)
Incl. $3.33 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$13.33
OPENS 31 JULThis option does NOT include a t-shirt, or the t-shirt deadline has passed. Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:45 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-age kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. All participants will receive a participation ribbon.
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