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Saturday In The Park/ 5k

📅 May 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Independence · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi1 mi

About

Saturday In The Park/ 5k offers a 5K and a 1-mile fun run in Riverside Park in Independence, Kansas, on May 8, 2027, with the 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run at 9:00 a.m.

Both races offer participant medals, snacks and recognition for top finishers. The event is open to all ages, with a Tot-trot for children 5 and under that requires no registration, and every Tot-trot runner receives a medal. More kids' activities and games are planned, weather permitting.

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