The KC Blind All-Stars Foundation 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk - 2023

Sat September 23, 2023 Kansas City, KS 66102 US
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Price increases after July 5th

In-Person - 5K Run

$36 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 4, 2023 at 11:59pm CDT
Price increases after July 5th

In Person - 1 Mile Walk

$36 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Price increases after July 4, 2023 at 11:59pm CDT
Price increases after July 5th

Virtual - 5K Run

$36 Price increases after July 4, 2023 at 11:59pm CDT
Price increases after July 5th

Virtual - 1 Mile Walk

$36 Price increases after July 4, 2023 at 11:59pm CDT

Join our 5th Annual Run/Walk

Join us on September 23, 2023, for our 5th Aunnaul 5K/1 Mile Walk benefiting the Kansas State School of the Blind! This is a fun event for runners, walkers, and families alike! Participants can choose between the 5k or the 1 Mile Walk all while helping enhance for blind or visually-impaired youth. Participants will have the opportunity to see the Kansas School for the Blind campus, enjoy music. food trucks, and improve their 5K time! Awards will be given to race winners. 

Take advantage of our graduated pricing! 

From May 4, 2023, to July 5, 2023  =  $36.00 + processing fee
From July 6, 2023, to September 23, 2023, = $40.00 + processing fee

Description

We are hybrid!

In addition to in-person, we will continue to hold a virtual walk/run.  We encourage friends and family members from across the state and the country to join this fun family event.

IN-PERSON RUN/WALK: Saturday, September 23, 2023, starting at Kansas School for the Blind. 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. 

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK:  Complete your run or walk wherever and whenever you want.   We will mail the shirt and participant's medal to you unless you come during the packet up.  Please register by September 1st if you want your t-shirt by September 23. 

Food Trucks

Grab a bite to eat!  We are excited to have a variety of menu items from our food truck partners.  Come back soon for more information.

Place

In Person Run/Walk - Kansas School for the Blind 1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS US 66102

OUR CAUSE

Proceeds from the 2023 KCBAS run/walk will benefit the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) and its effort to make its facilities inclusive for the students and families it serves.   

This year we hope to surpass last year's goal and continue to grow the event and raise awareness of the programs and services offered by KCBAS and the School.  

MAKE YOUR MILES COUNT! Be an individual, team, family, or corporate fundraiser.
When registering, indicate if you want to donate, "elect a fundraiser to donate to a cause," or "elect "Become a Fundraiser" if you would like to set up a new fundraiser.

 

Medal and T-shirt

Every participant receives a medal and T-shirt! Check out our 2023 logo! 

 A white medal with blue outline on a blue lanyard.
The medal has the KCBAS logo, an owl wearing a red medal that reads hoot and holding a flag that reads KC Blind All-Stars in one wing and a long white cane in the other wing is crossing a red finish line with KCBAS 5K run 2022.
In the background is a blue outline of the Big 11 Lake with KCBAS in print and Braille.
   

Shirts will be given at packet pick up and medals will be given when you cross the finish line. 

Participants registered by September 1 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Due to production timelines, those who register after September 1 will receive a race medal but t-shirt delivery may be delayed. 

Virtual Participants:  We will mail the shirt and participant's medal to you unless you come during the packet up.  Please register by September 1st if you want your t-shirt by September 23rd.
Sorry, no exchanges on t-shirt sizes at packet pick-up.

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VOLUNTEERS

Our event wouldn't be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers.  
The following are areas we are needing your help. Please select this link if you can assist.

  • Course Monitors
  • Packet Stuffing
  • Packet Pick-up
  • Water Stations
  • Snack Table
  • Parking Attendants
  • On-site Registration Attendants
  • Set-up Crew
  • Clean-up Crew

Contact Lana Bertron for any volunteer questions.

 

 

PACKET PICK-UP AND PARKING

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up 
Friday, September 22
4 -7 pm
Enter the gate on State Ave.
Take the first left to the circle drive.
Kansas State School for the Blind
1100 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

Race Day Packet Pick-up
Saturday, September 23
7:30-8:45 am
Registration Tent
Kansas State School for the Blind
1100 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102

Parking for Race Day
Map of parking and event

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

7:30 AM     On-site registration and packet pick-up open
8:30 AM     Announcements
8:40 AM     Warm-up Exercises 
8:45 AM     Packet pickup closes
8:50 AM     Welcome Remarks, National Anthem  
8:55 AM     Participants line up.  Runners then walkers in order from the start line.
9:00 AM     RACE STARTS
10:30 AM   Race course closes
11:00 AM  Tear down/5k closes

Please visit the tables of our community partners.  Enjoy food and drinks from the vendors.  Ask a photographer to take your pictures.  Have a fantastic time!   
We are grateful for your support.  Thank you.

 

 

 

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