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Walk for Words 5k
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Walk for Words 5k

Parkville, Missouri, United States View on map
Apr 17, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

Walk for Words is more than just a 5k — it’s a movement toward inclusion, empowerment, and belonging. This community event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support individuals with disabilities by providing access to life-changing assistive technology. From mobility aids and communication devices to adaptive learning tools, your participation helps break down barriers and open doors to independence, education, and opportunity.

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Walk for Words 5k

Apr 17, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Walk for Words Virtual 5k

Apr 17, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Parkville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 13.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -0.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
26.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
49.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 17, 2027 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 17, 2027 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 19m

The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 7:57 PM local time (CDT) in Parkville on April 17, 2027 — 13h 19m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 12 Parkville events

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