Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Join us for the 30th Annual Race for the Future 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash to benefit the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation.
Run or walk a 5K course beginning at the Lee's Summit West Activity Complex (2600 SW Ward Rd., LSMO) on Saturday, October 10. Arrival and day of registrations will be from 7:30-8am, 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. Please pre-register via this website. Sign up by September 28 to receive a t-shirt! The top three LSR7 schools with highest participation will receive grants from LSEF up to $1,000! Registration Options 5k Run/Walk: Select the appropriate option (LSR7 Student OR 5k Run/Walk Participant).Dream Partner/Virtual Participant: Support the event, but sleep in or run the 5k on your own time!
Kids Dash: Fun run on the track for kiddos up to 6th grade. This can be added onto a 5k registration. Additional information is below. Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:30 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-aged kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. 5K registration is not included with a Kids Dash registration. Please sign up for the 5K and the Kids Dash if you'd like to participate in both events. Choose the Kids Dash with T-shirt option if you want a t-shirt. Registrations must be received by September 28 to receive a t-shirt. **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.** This event was originally established to also honor the memory of former LSR7 student, Carrie Foresee. You may contribute to Carrie's scholarship fund through LSEF by clicking here. Select the one-time donation option, and then choose Carrie Foresee Memorial Scholarship from the Donation Designation drop-down menu.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk Participant
5K Course at Lee's Summit West Activity Complex. Prizes will be given for the top male and female overall and top male and female by age group.
LSR7 STUDENT 5K Run/Walk Participant
Special Pricing for LSR7 Students-Only. If you are not a student of LSR7, please select the 5k Run/Walk Participant Option **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.**
Dream Partner / Virtual 5K Participant
Do you wish you could participate, but you already have plans on Race Day? Register to be a “Dream Partner / Virtual Participant” and you will receive an exclusive Race t-shirt showing your support for students! You'll receive a link to record your steps if you choose. **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.**
Kids Dash Fun Run (includes t-shirt)
THIS OPTION INCLUDES A T-SHIRT. Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:30 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-age kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. **Please note that the youth shirts run small. You might want to size up.**
Kids Dash Fun Run (does not include a t-shirt)
This option does NOT include a t-shirt, or the t-shirt deadline has passed. Kids Dash for children up to 6th grade begins on the track at the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk (typically between 8:45 and 9 a.m.). Children will run in groups with like-age kids. The oldest children will run approximately 200 meters (half lap). The youngest children will run approximately 50 meters. All participants will receive a participation ribbon.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Lee's Summit.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Lee's Summit events
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