DRC Smokin' 5K

Join us at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ Festival for our Smokin' 5K race! The race will be on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30am. The course is a USATF certified course. It will start and finish in High Park, and will run through the city streets of Derby, Ks. There will be awards for the overall female and overall male, and 1st place age group awards, which are sponsored by Supplement Giant!  Finisher medals will be given to everyone who crosses the finish line. Participants will also receive a race shirt! Must register by May 25 to guarantee a race shirt. 

The Smokin’ 5K is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and get ready to smoke the competition.

NEW this year! The first 50 people who register will be entered into a raffle to win a fire pit! 

Pre-Race:
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Derby Recreation Center (801 E. Market St. Derby, KS 67037) from 12:00pm-8:00pm at the guest services desk. Please make sure to pick up your packet prior to the race day.

Race Day:
The race is on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and begins at 7:30am. 

The start location of the race will be on the North end of High Park between the upper and the lower parking lot section. Road closures will begin at 6:45am so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the park and get ready for the race. 

We couldn't host this race without the support of our sponsors! Thank you to Edward Jones, Citizens Bank and La Hacienda for being a sponsor of this race!

To view race map, Click Here 

Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the DRC Smokin' 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Derby.