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
Event summary
Join us for the 29th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the vibrant community of Lee's Summit, Jackson! This exciting event kicks off at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex, with registration starting at 7:30 AM and the race commencing at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose to run or walk the scenic 5K course, all while supporting the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation.
Don’t forget, kids can also get in on the fun with the Kids Dash, designed for children up to 6th grade, which will take place immediately after the 5K. This family-friendly event promises a lively atmosphere and the chance for the top three LSR7 schools with the highest participation to earn grants of up to $1,000! Sign up by September 28 to secure your t-shirt and be a part of this wonderful cause that also honors the memory of former LSR7 student, Carrie Foresee. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come out and help us Race for the Future!
Don’t forget, kids can also get in on the fun with the Kids Dash, designed for children up to 6th grade, which will take place immediately after the 5K. This family-friendly event promises a lively atmosphere and the chance for the top three LSR7 schools with the highest participation to earn grants of up to $1,000! Sign up by September 28 to secure your t-shirt and be a part of this wonderful cause that also honors the memory of former LSR7 student, Carrie Foresee. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come out and help us Race for the Future!
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.
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: 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. _
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 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: 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. _
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 11th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$33.98
OPENS 01 AUG5K 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
OPENS 01 AUGSpecial Pricing for LSR7 Students-Only. If you are not a student of LSR7, please select the 5k Run/Walk Participant Option -
Dream Partner / Virtual 5K Participant
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.98
OPENS 01 AUGDo 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. -
Kids Dash Fun Run (Includes T-Shirt)
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$23.98
OPENS 01 AUGTHIS 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. -
Kids Dash Fun Run (Does Not Include a T-Shirt)
Incl. $3.33 Fee
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$13.33
OPENS 01 AUGThis 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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