5K races near Harrisonville

Shootout for Soldiers Kansas City is a 12-hour lacrosse event in Kansas City featuring continuous games. Local lacrosse players participate throughout the event to honor and support U.S. veterans. The format involves teams playing games back-to-back for half a day, transforming a local sports gathering into a fundraiser. The Kansas City event aimed to raise $20,000 and surpassed its goal, collecting $34,000 with more expected.

Carey's Denim Dash is an annual 5K run in Overland Park, Kansas, held in honor of Carey Berger. The in-person race is about 3.1 miles, with a virtual run offered for people who want to support the event without being on the local course. The race raises awareness and money for Love Enough 4 U, a Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps teens and young adults pay for drug and alcohol treatment. Proceeds are intended to improve local youths' access to Crossroads, a sobriety treatment center, so the event is tied more to community support and recovery access than to elite racing.

The Happy Feet Run/Walk 5K is a fall 5K run and walk held at Heritage Park, Shelter 10, in Olathe, Kansas. It is organized by a local nonprofit foundation, accepting tax-deductible donations, and is designed for both runners and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. The route is a 5 km park run, allowing participants to run, jog, or walk at their own pace. Families, children, volunteers, local supporters, and regular runners attend. The proceeds benefit children affected by the loss of a parent to suicide, with Variety KC also supporting the event's aim to help kids be active, social, and included.

The Rock Chalk Run begins and ends at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, offering complimentary parking on campus. Participants can choose from a 10K, a 5K, or a 1K Family Fun Run/Walk, suitable for both dedicated runners and families seeking a brief, relaxed outing. The courses are new this year, and the event benefits KU Edwards College students. Following the races, attendees can enjoy food trucks, a family fun zone, KU bookstore items, and a visit from the Jayhawk mascot. This is the third year for the event, and a donation of $50 or more provides runners with a $10 discount on registration.

The Oktoberfest 5K/10K and Kids Run begins at KC Running Company on East 135th Street in historic Martin City, Missouri, within the Kansas City area. This fall race offers 5K and 10K run/walk options, alongside a Kids Fun Run and a virtual participation choice for those desiring the medal without the on-course commitment. The event accommodates various participants: individuals aiming for a fast 10K, walkers completing the 5K, and children in the short fun run can all be part of the same occasion. The course navigates the streets surrounding Martin City, featuring distinct mapped paths for the 5K and 10K. The Oktoberfest theme is integrated into the day's activities, not merely a title. Post-race, participants are welcome to remain for music, food, and drinks. Optional add-ons include an event mug or shirt. All finishers receive a custom medal, while children get a shirt and medal with their registration. Awards are presented to overall winners, masters winners, and the top three male and female finishers in age categories ranging from 10 and under to 80-plus.

Spooky Sprint - Kansas City is an annual Halloween-themed run at Longview Community College in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating those seeking a brief seasonal run or a longer morning challenge. The event features chip timing with live results, and all finishers receive race swag, including a designer shirt and custom medal. The race is included in the local Bodies Race Series, known for its family-friendly events over a competitive atmosphere. Costumes, casual runners, club runners, and families are all welcome, fitting the Halloween theme. The varied distances allow groups of different abilities to participate in the same event without completing identical course lengths. It is also listed in a Runner Recognition Program as a partner race, offering member discounts.

Yeti Endurance Weekend is a two-day race series at Longview Lake in Kansas City, Missouri, with all starts at Longview Beach. Shorter races begin Saturday at 8 am with the 5K and 10K, followed by the half marathon and marathon Sunday at 8 am. Runners may select a single race or combine events across both days, accommodating a casual 5K runner, a 10K racer, or someone targeting a longer certified distance. The half marathon and marathon are USATF Certified, offering an accurately measured course. All finishers receive a medal. Half marathon and marathon entries include a hooded sweatshirt. The 5K and 10K offer optional shirts or hoodies during registration. All four distances feature overall and age-group prize competition.

The Holiday Luminary 5K is a holiday-season 5K run and 1-mile walk held at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Kansas. Participants travel along the Arboretum’s garden paths while its holiday light display is set up, offering an early view before the display opens to the public. The course is designed around the lights, not solely for speed or competition, with music and cookies provided. Finishers get light-up medals, and the finish area includes additional holiday activities. Midwest Endurance Race Co. organizes the event, which focuses on the appeal of seeing the Arboretum illuminated for the season while completing an accessible 5K or 1-mile route.

The Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot is a 9 a.m. 5K run and walk at the Cunningham Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, held on the Saturday morning before Thanksgiving. It is a community race honoring Brad Yantis, with timing chips for participants and a virtual 5K option for those who wish to join from elsewhere. The event is open to runners and walkers, and it also includes a Tot Trot for children ages 1 to 8. Proceeds support Brad Yantis’s MNU endowment scholarship, The American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge KC, and grants for Olathe Public Schools through a local community partner.

The Gobbler Grind is a road race in Johnson County, Kansas, held annually on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Participants can choose from four distances: a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The longer races begin earlier in the morning than the shorter ones. The marathon is one of Kansas' oldest, featured on the local running calendar for nearly 30 years. It is a Boston Qualifier and a 50 State Marathon Club certified race, attracting marathon collectors and local runners from Kansas and Missouri.

The Turkey Tracks Thanksgiving Day 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. at Grain Valley High School in Grain Valley, Missouri. This Thanksgiving morning 5K is held at the school on SW Eagles Parkway and includes race shirts and finisher medals for participants. The event supports the Grain Valley High School Cross Country team, giving it a local-school focus instead of a commercial one. Runners may compete for overall and age-group awards. Teams of four or more receive discounted pricing, and a kids run will take place on the track after the 5K. This is the third and fourth annual running of the race.