Run For Freedom 5K and 10K
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Warrensburg, Missouri
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the 23rd annual Run for Freedom 5K and 10K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Johnson. This vibrant event, starting at 8 a.m., invites runners and walkers from all over West Central Missouri and Eastern Kansas to participate in a meaningful race that enhances the lives of our veterans. With both 5K and 10K distances available, this USATF certified run features professional timing to ensure accurate race results.
This year is particularly special as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of serving veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home. Participants will have the opportunity to earn medals awarded by the veterans themselves, recognizing the top three finishers in each age category. Proceeds from this inspiring event directly support programs that enrich the lives of these heroes, providing them with leisure activities, music, and outings around Missouri. Come join us to Run for Freedom, make a positive impact, and show appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to our country!
This year is particularly special as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of serving veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home. Participants will have the opportunity to earn medals awarded by the veterans themselves, recognizing the top three finishers in each age category. Proceeds from this inspiring event directly support programs that enrich the lives of these heroes, providing them with leisure activities, music, and outings around Missouri. Come join us to Run for Freedom, make a positive impact, and show appreciation for those who have dedicated their lives to our country!
Organiser's Description
The 23rd annual Run for Freedom 5K and 10K, sponsored by the West Central Missouri Veterans Assistance League (VAL), will be at 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Runners from all over West Central Missouri and Eastern Kansas participate in this event to help enhance the lives of the veterans who live at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. This is an exciting time for our home as we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary of serving veterans this September.
This event offers a 5K and 10K run that is USATF certified and uses a professional timing company to document running times. Participants are allowed to walk the race as well and is family friendly.
Medals are presented to the top three finishers in each age category for the run by the veterans who live at the home. They love being able to give back to those who are instrumental in making the final chapters of their lives better.
Proceeds from this event go towards programs that improve the quality of life for our veterans. This includes everything from receiving prize money at every bingo game held, enjoying an ice cold beer or glass of wine at our weekly happy hour, listening to the sound of live music, tasting amazing food like steak, shrimp and lobster and going on outings all over Missouri.
This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who have done so much for our freedom and for our country. Come Run for Freedom!
This event offers a 5K and 10K run that is USATF certified and uses a professional timing company to document running times. Participants are allowed to walk the race as well and is family friendly.
Medals are presented to the top three finishers in each age category for the run by the veterans who live at the home. They love being able to give back to those who are instrumental in making the final chapters of their lives better.
Proceeds from this event go towards programs that improve the quality of life for our veterans. This includes everything from receiving prize money at every bingo game held, enjoying an ice cold beer or glass of wine at our weekly happy hour, listening to the sound of live music, tasting amazing food like steak, shrimp and lobster and going on outings all over Missouri.
This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who have done so much for our freedom and for our country. Come Run for Freedom!
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