Shootout for Soldiers Kansas City
About this race
We’re thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind Lacrosse Festival & Fundraiser to the heartland – a full day of action, fun, and celebration in support of our nation’s veterans. This is more than just lacrosse - it’s about uniting our community, honoring our heroes, and making memories you won’t forget!
Whether you’ve played for years or have never picked up a stick, this event is for YOU. Young or old, male or female, rookie or pro – everyone is welcome. Don’t have a team? No problem! Sign up as a “Player” and we’ll find you a squad. Our festival format means no brackets, no pressure - just plenty of games, connection, and a guaranteed good time!
What’s happening on game day:
- Skydivers delivering the game ball to kick things off in epic fashion
- Clinics for beginners and veterans of the game
- Skills competitions to test your abilities
- A heartfelt Veteran Celebration Ceremony
- Games for every level: youth, high school, college, post-collegiate, and veteran teams – including KSU alums vs Army alums
- A heated College Division matchup with KU, Mizzou, and Arkansas battling for the Border War Trophy
- Fun, quirky games like kids vs. parents and girls vs. boys (with stick switching!)
- Vendor tents, concessions, a DJ, and a beer garden to keep the energy high
- A military recruiting detachment with personnel and military equipment on display
This day also carries deep meaning as we honor 1LT Donaldson P. Tillar III, the very first lacrosse coach at KSU, who gave his life in service during Operation Desert Storm. His passion for lacrosse and dedication to his country live on through this event and the lacrosse community he inspired.
All Games will be played at the Paragon Star Sports Complex
Paragon Star Sports Complex
1401 NW River Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lee's Summit, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:57 PM local time (CDT) in Lee's Summit on October 3, 2026 — 11h 41m of daylight.
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- Lee's Summit 5K Races 7 races
- Lee's Summit Running Calendar 2026 10 races
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, 10 Lee's Summit events
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