Mark your calendars for the 8th annual Bluestem PACE 5K Race on Saturday, April 4, 2026! Proceeds from the race will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. This fund is in place to assist participants who encounter unforeseen circumstances and to support Bluestem PACE in providing high quality services. Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) assists seniors in central Kansas so they can remain safe and independent in their home as long as possible. Bluestem PACE is a non-profit organization. ***First 50 people to sign up will receive a gift certificate for 18 holes of golf at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.***
Hotels Near This Race
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to McPherson, KS.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
