About the KC Temple Run Established in 2011, the KC Temple Run is an annual 5K run made successful by more than 2000 participants yearly. KC Temple Run attendees have donated truckloads of food and thousands of hygiene and cleaning items to various local charitable organizations including Valor Ranch (2019), Amethyst Place (2021), Della Lamb (2022), Hillcrest Platte Country (2023), and Mothers Refuge (2024). This year, the KC Temple Run is partnering with the Veterans Community Project (VCP). The VCP is an organization created to help Veterans returning to reacclimate to civilian life by providing services to help them learn to support themselves. This comes through different services and providing tiny homes to begin with reintegrating. Members of the community look forward to this free event each fall. Running clubs, families of all ages, or those wanting to make a healthy choice and support a local charity find the KC Temple run a wonderful experience.
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $9.00 | Jul 13 | Sep 7 |
| 100 Yards | $0.00 | Jul 13 | Sep 7 |
7:00 am - Registration/Check-In & T-shirt Booth Opens Location: Church parking lot 8:30 am - Opening Prayer and Kids 100 Yard Dash Location: Race starting line 8:45 am Registration/Check-in Closes 9:00 am - 5K Run and 3K Walk Begin Location: Race starting line 10:15 am - Awards Ceremony Location: Temple Run Winner's Podium, just north of starting line 10:30 am - T-shirt Booth Closes
Parking is free-of-charge, but limited. The Kansas City Police Academy's parking lot will fill up fast, so carpool if possible and plan to arrive early. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple parking lot and street parking will also be available. Volunteers will guide you to parking spots.
Interested in this race?