Camp Leavenworth 5K
About the Event
Now in its 5th year!
Open to runners and walkers, this unique and fun event features stunning views from the bluffs of the Missouri River on closed-to-traffic roads.
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Medals for all finishers!
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Awesome race shirt for 18+
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FREE beer/beverage ticket for finishers (21 and up)
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$350 prize purse ($100/$50/$25 for the top male and female finishers)
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Terrific volunteers cheering you on
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Age-group awards in 10-year increments (14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; etc.) plus top male and female w/stroller
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Kids under 18 race FREE!
Walkers welcome! Stollers welcome. Bicycles and Dogs (except service animals) are not allowed.
Minimum age: 14 to run on your own. Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire course.
The Course
Begins and ends in historic downtown Leavenworth, KS.
Course and profile to be posted in June.
Check In
Participants are encouraged to pick up their bibs and t-shirts on Friday Sept 18 at Camp Leavenworth from 5-8pm. Late registration will also be available at Friday check-in.
Race morning pickup from 8:00am to 9:00am at the start area.
Parking
Downtown Leavenworth has several free lots within a block or two from the starting line.
Aid Stations
There will be two aid stations with water and Gatorade at mile 1 and mile 3.
Prizes
Our race will feature some local elite runners competing for prize money. We ask that walkers stay to the right of the course so that runners can easily pass. At start time, those who plan to run the course will start first, followed by those walking the course. The stroller division will start last.
Participants over 14 are eligible for age-group prizes, which will be awarded to the top three males and females in each age group:
14-18; 19-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The top male and female stroller runners also receive an award.
Kids and Families
Kids over the age of 14 may run on their own. Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent at all times on the course. Strollers are welcome; stroller riders need not register (parent must register; child in stroller doesn't need to).
Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Camp Leavenworth 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Leavenworth.
Races Offered
Running
Camp Leavenworth 5K Run & Walk
Camp Leavenworth 5K Run & Walk (Under 18)
Age on race day must be 18 or under. Kids aged 14-18 may run on their own. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent. Note. Free children's registrations DO NOT include a t-shirt, but you can order one at check out.
About Leavenworth
Camp Leavenworth 5K takes place in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
