Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY

Race Date

Nov 14, 2026

Location

Kansas City, MO

The Experience

Celebrate this Veterans Day with our annual Freedom Run! 🏃‍♂️💨 Kick off your weekend with purpose and pride by joining our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon. Whether you're running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, let's move together in deep gratitude for the brave Veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. 🎖️🗽

You can raise funds for a charity of choice (Optional). 100% of the net funds raised will go towards your cause of choice.  Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 

Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): - Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) - Finisher's Towel or Giveaway - Finisher's Medal!  - Digital Training Pack  - Online Results & Certificate of Completion - Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs - We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.  Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) - Race bibs are provided on race day When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!    Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AM Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/ Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!  Race Bundle: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events   Team Glo Volunteers: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/   Be part of the Journey! Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Running Shirt Packet

Start Location

Mill Creek Park (Course Map will be emailed), Kansas City, MO, 64111

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

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