Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk
Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk is a running race on June 5, 2027 in Overland Park, KS, with an entry fee of $27.
- Date
- June 5, 2027 (308 days to go)
- Price
- $27
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Kansas City's first and only 5K to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care!
Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since the 2014 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $248,000 to the two hospice houses!
This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!
There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race. All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.
Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated. You can make an online donation HERE.
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/75548
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
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe Johnson Co Exec Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Overland Park, KS
Population
197,199
as of 2023
City Elevation
953 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 27 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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308
Days to train
- Race
- Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- June 5, 2027
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Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk
Jun 5, 2027