Foundations 5K

Join us on 04/29/2025
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Foundations 5K Race Description

Third Annual Foundations 5K -- Saturday, April 29th 2017!

Silverstein Eye Centers Arena at 8:30am

This 5K supports the Education Foundations of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Hickman Mills, Lone Jack, and Smithville School Districts. All race registration proceeds are donated to the district Foundation you choose during sign up.  These Foundations provide scholarships and classroom resources to the students of their district.  The event includes a 5K run/walk and a 1.5 mile walk/kids fun run.  All participants who wish to be timed will receive a timing chip.  Awards available for the top finishers.  

Event details and schedule:

Event location:  Silverstein Eye Centers Arena - 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055.  Directions here.

Start time: info:  8:30am.  

Race course: 5K participants will complete two 1.5 mile laps around the arena.  1.5 mile walkers and kid runners will complete a 1.5 mile lap around the arena.  See course map here.  

Want your race to be timed? If yes, mandatory timing-chip pick up will be race morning from 7-8am.  

T-shirt and race packet pick-up: race morning from 7-8am


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  • Foundations 5K Where & When
  • Location: 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055
  • Race Date: 2017/04/29 08:30:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K run/walk
    • 1.5 mile walk & kids fun run
    • Student Participant (enter if you are a school district student)

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