From the Organizer
The Overbrook Community 5K Run & Walk will take place at the Overbrook Lake on Saturday July 4th starting at 8 a.m. *Park at the Overbrook baseball diamonds. The top three female runners and male runners in the 5K will receive medals and a prize.
Race registration: You can register in advance online at https://runsignup.com/runoverbrookks
Race day registration will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for a $3 upcharge.
Race day event T-shirts are available for an additional $12.
The funds raised from this event will go to Community Christian School in Overbrook.
It has been such a huge blessing for my family and many others to have something like this in the community.
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
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pomona Lake, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,143 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Overbrook Community 5k & 1 Mile
Jul 4, 2026