General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k
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General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k

Topeka, Kansas, United States View on map
Jul 18, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k

Join us at beautiful Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas for a day of fitness, fun, and community support at the 5K/10K Walk & Run benefiting the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the scenic lake trails while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will directly benefit the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment, helping us continue our mission of supporting Marines, veterans, and their families right here in Kansas. Funds raised will also aid our community programs, including scholarships for high school seniors, Toys for Tots, and local volunteer initiatives such as highway clean-ups and youth engagement.

Participants can choose between the 5K course or the 10K course, both designed to highlight the natural beauty of Lake Shawnee’s shoreline and park trails. All registered participants will receive an official event t-shirt, with awards for top finishers in multiple age groups.

Event Highlights:

Scenic 5K and 10K courses around Lake Shawnee

Walkers and runners welcome

Free event t-shirt with registration

Awards for top finishers

All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps League’s local programs and scholarships

Pick your distance

Running

5k Walk/Run

Jul 18, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

10k Walk/Run

Jul 18, 2026 10K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Topeka.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 24.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 32.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 24.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 44.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.0
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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