Road running

The Sunglasses Run 5K

📅 June 27, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Kansas City · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 28, 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

6.2 mi3.1 mi

About

The Sunglasses Run 5K & 10K is a family-friendly summer race in Kansas City, Missouri, starting from Longview Lake Beach. Runners and walkers can choose the 5K (3.1 miles) or the 10K (6.2 miles), both starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Kids Fun Run at 9:00 a.m.

5K finishers receive a finisher medal and a pair of Goodr sunglasses, picked out at packet pickup on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds benefit Zero Reasons Why, an organization working to prevent teen suicide.

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