Events
In-Person - 5K Run
In Person - 1 Mile Walk
Join our 7th Annual Run/Walk
Join Us for the 7th Annual 5K/1 Mile Walk!
Mark your calendar for September 20, 2025, and be part of our 7th Annual 5K/1 Mile Walk benefiting the Kansas State School for the Blind! This exciting event welcomes runners, walkers, and families for a day of fun and community support.
Choose between the 5K run or 1-mile walk—all while helping to enhance programs for blind and visually impaired youth. Participants will get the chance to explore the Kansas State School for the Blind campus, enjoy live music, and delicious food trucks, and even work on improving their 5K time!
🏆 Awards will be given to the overall male and female race winners.
Don’t miss out—register today and make a difference!
Description
We’re Hybrid! Join Us In-Person or Virtually
This year, we’re offering both in-person and virtual options for our walk/run event! Whether you join us on-site or participate from anywhere in the country, we encourage friends and family to be part of this fun-filled event.
In-Person Walk/Run
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
📍 Location: Kansas School for the Blind, 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas
Virtual Walk/Run
Can’t make it in person? Complete your run or walk anytime, anywhere! We’ll mail your t-shirt and participant medal to you—unless you prefer to pick them up in person during packet pickup. Register by September 1st to receive your t-shirt in time for the event.
Food Trucks
Come hungry! We’re bringing in a variety of delicious options from local food trucks. Stay tuned for more details!
Place
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS US 66061
Our Cause
Support the Kansas State School for the Blind with Every Step!
Proceeds from the 2025 KCBAS Run/Walk will directly benefit the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB), helping to create a more inclusive environment for the students and families it serves.
This year, we aim to surpass last year’s fundraising goal, grow the event, and raise awareness about the impactful programs and services offered by KCBAS and KSSB.
MAKE YOUR MILES COUNT!
Join as an individual, team, family, or corporate fundraiser and make an even bigger impact!
When registering, you’ll have the option to:
✅ Make a donation
✅ Donate to an existing fundraiser
✅ "Become a Fundraiser" and start your own fundraising campaign
Every step you take helps create more opportunities for blind and visually impaired students—sign up today!
Medal and T-shirt
Medals & T-Shirts for Every Participant!
Race Day Pickup:
👕 T-shirts will be available at packet pickup
🏅 Medals will be awarded at the finish line
Registration Deadline for Guaranteed T-Shirts:
📅 Register by September 1 to guarantee your race t-shirt. Due to production timelines, participants who register after September 1 will still receive a race medal, but t-shirt delivery may be delayed.
Virtual Participants:
Can’t join us in person? No problem! We’ll mail your shirt and medal unless you prefer to pick them up in person. Register by September 1 to receive your t-shirt by September 20.
Volunteers
Be a Part of Something Amazing—Volunteer With Us!
Our event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our dedicated volunteers. We’re looking for help in the following areas—if you’re available to assist, please select this link!
Volunteer Opportunities:
✅ Course Monitors
✅ Packet Pick-up
✅ Water Stations
✅ Snack Table
✅ Parking Attendants
✅ On-Site Registration Attendants
✅ Set-Up Crew
✅ Clean-Up Crew
Thank you for helping make this event a success!
Packet Pick-up and Parking
Race Day Packet Pick-up
Saturday, September 20
7:30-8:45 am
Registration Tent
Kansas State School for the Blind
1100 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Parking for Race Day
Race Day Schedule
Event Schedule (Subject to Change)
- 7:30 AM – On-site registration & packet pick-up opens
- 8:30 AM – Announcements
- 8:45 AM – Packet pick-up closes
- 8:50 AM – Welcome remarks & National Anthem
- 8:55 AM – Participants line up (runners first, followed by walkers)
- 9:00 AM – Race begins! 🏁
- 10:30 AM – Race course closes
- 11:00 AM – Tear-down & event concludes
Enjoy the Experience!
🌟 Visit our community partner tables
🍴 Grab food & drinks from our vendors
📸 Ask a photographer to capture your moments
🎉 Most importantly—have a fantastic time!
We sincerely appreciate your support—thank you! 💙
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Course Map
Brand new course featuring Jersey Creek Trail!
Directions
MapMyRun Map
Race Participant Survey
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