Red Wednesday Run presented by GEHA

Wednesday, September 6 – Monday, October 2, 2023 Past event

1:00 AM CDT

Kansas City, Missouri

$50.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join the excitement of the fifth-annual Red Wednesday Run presented by GEHA, a festive virtual race that celebrates Kansas City Chiefs fans from around the world! Taking place from Wednesday, September 6th to Monday, October 2nd, 2023, this year's event invites participants to complete a 5K at their own pace, whether running through local parks, walking in their neighborhoods, or even hitting the treadmill.

In addition to promoting community spirit, this event supports a great cause, as a portion of each registration goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. Every registered participant will receive a special edition Red Wednesday flag and a stylish t-shirt mailed straight to their door. While the official race day is September 4th, the virtual format encourages everyone to join in the fun, no matter where they are. Don your Chiefs gear, snap a photo with your Red Wednesday flag, and share your experience on social media using #RedWednesday. Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate the Chiefs as we gear up for the upcoming NFL season!

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Includes Red Wednesday Run T-shirt

All participants in the Red Wednesday Run will receive the following items via USPS: o 2023 Red Wednesday Flag o Red Wednesday Run T-shirt o GEHA Wellness Pack o 30-Day Chiefs Fit Membership This year the post-race celebration remains virtual. Upload all your photos, videos, and race results to the RunSignUp website and your social media accounts using #RedWednesday to get in on the action. Whether you walk or run, come in first place, or just run for fun the post-race celebration is for everyone!

Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023

$50.00

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Organiser's description

The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events are hosting the fifth-annual Red Wednesday Run presented by GEHA to coincide with the clubs yearly Red Wednesday celebration on Wednesday, September 4th. This years edition of the race remains virtual and will add to festivities leading up to the 2024-2025 NFL season prior to the Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 5th.

As part of the race registration, participants will receive this years special edition Red Wednesday flag benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC), and a Red Wednesday Run t-shirt mailed directly to the address provided during registration. In true Red Wednesday fashion, a portion from each registration will be donated to RMHC-KC.

With no official racecourse for this years event, Chiefs fans throughout the country and all over the world can participate virtually with the option to complete the 5K however they choose, including running or walking in their neighborhood, in a local park, on a nature trail or from their treadmill.

While Wednesday, September 4th serves as the official day of the Red Wednesday 5K, the virtual race will be open on Wednesday, August 8th and will conclude on Friday, September 6th. Once participants complete the 5K, theyre asked to take a photo in their Chiefs/Red Friday 5K gear with their Red Wednesday flag and post it on social media using #RedWednesday.

The 2024 Red Wednesday Run presented by GEHA marks the 16th team-sponsored 5K run/walk for the Chiefs and Arrowhead Events and is designed to give all Chiefs fans the opportunity to connect with the team, even virtually. Whether you run or walk, finish with the fastest time, or just run for fun, the Red Wednesday 5K is designed for everyone to enjoy.