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Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk Kids 8 & under 5K
June 8, 2024
Overland Park, KS, 66223, US
Kansas City's first and only 5K to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care!
Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence. Since the 2011 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $206,000 to the two hospice houses!
This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!
There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race. All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.
Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated. You can make an online donation HERE.
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/search-cause?charityId=75548&s=3
The Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk, featuring a special Kids 8 & Under 5K, is scheduled for June 8, 2024, in Overland Park, KS (66223). This event, identified by its code "6" (likely indicating a specific race category or type), serves as a fundraising initiative for hospice care. While specific historical details about this particular race are not provided, such events typically offer a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on community support and active living. Participants can expect a well-organized 5K run/walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The Kids 8 & Under 5K is designed to be accessible and fun for the youngest participants, encouraging early engagement with running and charitable activities. The terrain in Overland Park is generally characterized by paved paths and roads, often through parks or scenic city routes, suggesting a relatively flat and runnable course. Runners should anticipate typical June weather in Kansas, which can be warm and humid, so proper hydration is recommended. Notable features often include a festive start/finish line, potentially with entertainment, and the overarching purpose of supporting a vital cause.
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