
From the Organizer
The race begins at Heritage Park and heads to the dam then returns back to Heritage Park. This is a great course for beginners or those that would like to walk as well. We will have bubble stations along the race to cheer you on and celebrate your cross across the finish line.
This is a pet and stroller friendly race.
All participants will get a finisher medal and pancake breakfast with registration.
All participants registered by 8/17/26 will receive a race t-shirt.
All funds raised stay here in Smithville to help decrease youth substance use, improve mental health and wellness and build resiliency.
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
77°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithville Lake, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
850 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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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)
Smithville CIA 5K and Family Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026