
From the Organizer
Join other families as they participate in the 37th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile. The 2026 run will be hosted at Aspiria campus (6240 Sprint Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66211).
This race benefits the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation and WIN for KC and 100% of the proceeds generated will fund our mission of making a better Kansas City through sports by attracting major events such as the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In order to protect our participants and ensure a safe event, each individual participating in this event must be officially registered under their own name with accurate personal information. Failure to do so will void the registration and prohibit participation. Registration fees are non-refundable in all cases regardless of inability to participate or event cancellation. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.
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
49°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Olathe 3e, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
197,199
as of 2023
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
KC Endurance High School Cross Country Camp
Less than a mile away
Kansas City - HFTC 5k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile
Nov 26, 2026