Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Lees Summit, Missouri
  • Price $13.33 - $33.98
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 29th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the vibrant city of Lee's Summit, Jackson! This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, benefiting the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 a.m. from the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex, and participants can arrive and register between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m.

Join fellow runners and walkers as you traverse the scenic 5K course, and don’t forget the kids! The Kids Dash, designed for children up to 6th grade, will follow the main race, allowing your little ones to experience the joy of running with their peers. The top three LSR7 schools with the highest participation will even have a chance to win grants of up to $1,000! Secure your spot by registering before September 28 to receive a special event T-shirt. Whether you choose to run, walk, or support virtually, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE FUTURE 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS DASH TO BENEFIT THE LEE'S SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, SPONSORED BY VINNY'S REALTY GROUP [https://vinnysrealtygroup.kw.com/].

RUN OR WALK A 5K COURSE BEGINNING AT THE LEE'S SUMMIT WEST ACTIVITY COMPLEX (2600 SW WARD RD., LSMO) ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11.

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 (SPONSORED BY KD'S BOOKS [https://kdsbooksls.com/]!): 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

  • 5K Run/Walk Participant

    Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $33.98

    5K 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 11th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $28.98

    Special 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

    Do 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 11th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $23.98

    THIS 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 11th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $13.33

    This 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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2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, 64082, MO, United States

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