Camp Leavenworth 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Camp Leavenworth 5K Run & Walk · Camp Leavenworth 5K Run & Walk (Under 18)
From the Organizer
Now in its 5th year!
Open to runners and walkers, this unique and fun event features stunning views from the bluffs of the Missouri River on closed-to-traffic roads.
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Medals for all finishers!
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Awesome race shirt for 18+
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FREE beer/beverage ticket for finishers (21 and up)
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$350 prize purse ($100/$50/$25 for the top male and female finishers)
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Terrific volunteers cheering you on
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Age-group awards in 10-year increments (14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; etc.) plus top male and female w/stroller
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Kids under 18 race FREE!
Walkers welcome! Stollers welcome. Bicycles and Dogs (except service animals) are not allowed.
Minimum age: 14 to run on your own. Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire course.
The Course
Begins and ends in historic downtown Leavenworth, KS.
Course and profile to be posted in June.
Check In
Participants are encouraged to pick up their bibs and t-shirts on Friday Sept 18 at Camp Leavenworth from 5-8pm. Late registration will also be available at Friday check-in.
Race morning pickup from 8:00am to 9:00am at the start area.
Parking
Downtown Leavenworth has several free lots within a block or two from the starting line.
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations with water and Gatorade at mile 1 and mile 3.
Prizes
Our race will feature some local elite runners competing for prize money. We ask that walkers stay to the right of the course so that runners can easily pass. At start time, those who plan to run the course will start first, followed by those walking the course. The stroller division will start last.
Participants over 14 are eligible for age-group prizes, which will be awarded to the top three males and females in each age group:
14-18; 19-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The top male and female stroller runners also receive an award.
Kids and Families
Kids over the age of 14 may run on their own. Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent at all times on the course. Strollers are welcome; stroller riders need not register (parent must register; child in stroller doesn't need to).
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
78°
Typical Low
54°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Leavenworth 3sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Leavenworth, KS
Population
37,176
as of 2023
Elevation
911 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
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Days to train
- Race
- Camp Leavenworth 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Camp Leavenworth 5K?
- Camp Leavenworth 5K is a running race held in Leavenworth, Kansas on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Camp Leavenworth 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Leavenworth, Kansas at 309 S 2nd Street, Leavenworth, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Camp Leavenworth 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Camp Leavenworth 5K
Sep 19, 2026