Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- Talk 2 Me 5K Oct. 4, 9am · Talk 2 Me Virtual 5K · Talk 2 Me Special Age Based 3-21 yrs. or Need based pricing so you sill get swag & more
From the Organizer
About Talk to Me:
Talk2Me is a 501c3 whose mission is to empower people to connect, heal, and thrive in our schools and communities. We provide education, an open sharing platform, and an action and accountability plan to connect individuals with safe help. We offer counseling grants to those in need. Many who come to us are suffering from addictions and mental illness. We also provide grants to women and young people to advance their education, careers, and faith development. We added the Talk 2 Me Mental Health Advocacy Scholarship in 2022, funding rising first-year college students committed to mental and physical health.
LOCATION:
Shawnee Mission Park shelter 1
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
72°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shawnee Mission, KS
Population
57,986
as of 2023
Elevation
1,026 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 26 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
- Race
- Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4
- Date
- October 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4?
- Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4 is a running race held in Shawnee Mission, Kansas on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas at Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Mission, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K run/walk Oct. 4
Oct 4, 2026