Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Lees Summit, Missouri
- Price $13.33 - $39.31
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 30th Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Jackson! This vibrant community event kicks off at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex, with registration starting at 7:30 AM and the race beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, and there’s a special Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade, ensuring that everyone can join in the festivities!
By signing up before September 27, you'll also receive a commemorative t-shirt. Plus, this event supports the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation, with grants available for the top three schools with the highest participation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Race for the Future promises a great atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get active, support local education, and create lasting memories!
By signing up before September 27, you'll also receive a commemorative t-shirt. Plus, this event supports the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation, with grants available for the top three schools with the highest participation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Race for the Future promises a great atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get active, support local education, and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 30TH 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 27 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!
THE TOP THREE LSR7 SCHOOLS WITH HIGHEST PARTICIPATION WILL RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LSEF UP TO $1,000!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR: VINNY & ASSOCIATES [https://www.facebook.com/vinnyandassociates] | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
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.
KIDS DASH WILL BEGIN 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 27 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. _
_PLEASE NOTE THAT THE YOUTH SHIRTS RUN SMALL. YOU MIGHT WANT TO SIZE UP._
IF YOU NOTED THAT YOU WANT YOUR RACE PACKETS DELIVERED TO AN LSR7 SCHOOL, THOSE WILL BE SENT TO SCHOOLS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH.
OTHERWISE, PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT STANSBERRY LEADERSHIP CENTER (301 NE TUDOR LSMO 64086):
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH BETWEEN 3:00 - 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH BETWEEN 9:00 AM - NOON
SATURDAY (RACE DAY) OCTOBER 10TH: BETWEEN 7:00 - 7:45 AM NEAR THE CONCESSION STAND AT LSW. ALL PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 7:45 AM ON RACE DAY IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE RACE.
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 27 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!
THE TOP THREE LSR7 SCHOOLS WITH HIGHEST PARTICIPATION WILL RECEIVE GRANTS FROM LSEF UP TO $1,000!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR: VINNY & ASSOCIATES [https://www.facebook.com/vinnyandassociates] | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
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.
KIDS DASH WILL BEGIN 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 27 TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. _
_PLEASE NOTE THAT THE YOUTH SHIRTS RUN SMALL. YOU MIGHT WANT TO SIZE UP._
IF YOU NOTED THAT YOU WANT YOUR RACE PACKETS DELIVERED TO AN LSR7 SCHOOL, THOSE WILL BE SENT TO SCHOOLS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH.
OTHERWISE, PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT STANSBERRY LEADERSHIP CENTER (301 NE TUDOR LSMO 64086):
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH BETWEEN 3:00 - 5:30 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH BETWEEN 9:00 AM - NOON
SATURDAY (RACE DAY) OCTOBER 10TH: BETWEEN 7:00 - 7:45 AM NEAR THE CONCESSION STAND AT LSW. ALL PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 7:45 AM ON RACE DAY IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE RACE.
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. $4.31 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$39.31
CLOSED5K 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
CLOSEDSpecial 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
CLOSEDDo 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
CLOSEDTHIS 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
CLOSEDThis 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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