5TH Annual
5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K
5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Nevada, MO, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Location
- 800 W Hickory, Nevada, MO
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Nevada R-5 Foundation is hosting our 4th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K. Our goal is to Invest In Excellence and help students get to the finish line by supporting teacher appreciation and student success. As we love partnering with the R5 Cross Country team, a portion of the proceeds raised will go to the Nevada R-5 Cross Country team for their support and participation in this event.
There will be awards for the overall top female and male runner in each age category (each runner will receive a shirt). The categories are as follows: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. Each runner will receive a t-shirt.
The course is an easy course with gradual inclines and declines.
Fees are as follows:
$10 - ages 1-21, Nevada R-5 Employee
$25 - ages 22 and up
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Nevada Wtp.
Host City
About Nevada, MO
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- 5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 800 W Hickory, Nevada, MO
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5th Annual Invest In Excellence 5K
Sep 12, 2026