Stars & Stripes 5K

The Stars & Stripes 5K is a Fourth of July 5K series held in Kansas, with events listed for the Kansas City area and Wichita. The Overland Park race begins at 7:30 AM at the Aspira Campus on Sprint Parkway in Leawood. Wichita listings indicate the race takes place at Cessna Stadium or on Museum Boulevard. It is a standard holiday-morning road 5K, featuring a kids run alongside the main event. The race prioritizes practicality and family participation. Courses are designed to be fast or fast-and-flat. Chip timing is provided in Wichita. Finisher medals, post-race snacks, and free participant photos are available with some event listings. Runners can compete for overall and masters awards. In Wichita, participants can form teams of three or more. A virtual 5K option is available for the Overland Park event. A portion of the Overland Park race proceeds benefits local organizations. Shirts are offered as an optional add-on, not automatically included with every entry.