
From the Organizer
HAPPY FEET RUN/WALK 5K
Community • Charity • Health
Join us for a meaningful and energizing morning where fitness meets purpose. The HAPPY FEET RUN/WALK 5K is more than just a race — it’s a growing community tradition that brings people together to support underprivileged while promoting health, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Over the past few years, this event has grown through the support of participants, volunteers, and families who believe in giving back while staying active.
👉 Sign up today and be part of something bigger.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Heritage Park – Shelter 10, Olathe, KS
Check-In: 8:30 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Enjoy a scenic course through one of Olathe’s most beautiful parks.
🌟 WHY THIS EVENT IS SPECIAL🌟
This is not just for runners — it’s for everyone.
• Walkers, joggers, and runners all welcome
• No pace pressure — go at your comfort level
• Family-friendly environment
• Kids encouraged to participate
• Dogs welcome (with proper control)
• Supportive, positive community atmosphere
Some participants come to compete.
Most come to enjoy, connect, and give back.
-- If you can walk, you can finish --
❤️ RUN FOR A PURPOSE ❤️
Every step you take helps support underprivileged children through meaningful nonprofit initiatives — both locally and beyond.
Your participation directly contributes to:
• Opportunities for children in need
• Community-driven charitable efforts
• A growing culture of giving back
This is fitness with impact.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
• 5K Run / Walk
• Kids participation option
• Friendly and welcoming crowd
• Light post-race refreshments
• Awards for top finishers
• A strong sense of community
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Whether you’re Running for fitness, Walking with family, Supporting a cause, Or just enjoying a beautiful morning outdoors, You belong here.
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Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
143,720
as of 2023
Elevation
1,034 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 29 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HAPPY FEET RUN/WALK 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HAPPY FEET RUN/WALK 5K
Oct 3, 2026