Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Lees Summit, MO, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (89 days to go)
- Location
- 2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, MO
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 30th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash to benefit the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation.
Run or walk a 5K course beginning at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex (2600 SW Ward Rd., LSMO) on Saturday, October 10.
Arrival and day of registrations will be from 7:30-8am, 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. Please pre-register via this website. Sign up by September 28 to receive a t-shirt!
The top three LSR7 schools with highest participation will receive grants from LSEF up to $1,000!
Registration Options
5k Run/Walk: Select the appropriate option (LSR7 Student OR 5k Run/Walk Participant).
Dream Partner/Virtual Participant: Support the event, but sleep in or run the 5k on your own time!
Kids Dash: Fun run on the track for kiddos up to 6th grade. This can be added onto a 5k registration. Additional information is below.
Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:30 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-aged kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters.
5K registration is not included with a Kids Dash registration. Please sign up for the 5K and the Kids Dash if you'd like to participate in both events. Choose the Kids Dash with T-shirt option if you want a t-shirt. Registrations must be received by September 28 to receive a t-shirt.
**Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.**
This event was originally established to also honor the memory of former LSR7 student, Carrie Foresee. You may contribute to Carrie's scholarship fund through LSEF by clicking here. Select the one-time donation option, and then choose Carrie Foresee Memorial Scholarship from the Donation Designation drop-down menu.
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
68°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lees Summit Reed Wr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lees Summit, MO
Population
102,583
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,017 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 32 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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Waiting For?
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89
Days to train
- Race
- Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 2600 SW Ward Rd, Lees Summit, MO
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Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
Oct 10, 2026