Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run – Kansas City, MO 2026

Join us at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the 8th Annual Graveyard 5K on Saturday, October 25th! This one-of-a-kind run winds entirely through the beautiful grounds of Elmwood Cemetery—home to some of Kansas City’s most notable figures—and supports vital preservation and maintenance efforts. Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to announce a 1-mile fun run for all ages and age group winners! We will also have fun activities to enjoy post-race. Some fun facts about Elmwood Cemetery include: Keep an eye out for the headstone of Americus McKim, the owner of KC's first professional baseball team, The Kansas City Unions. Without him, we wouldn't be able to cheer on the Royals today! Kirkland Brooks Armour, the founding member of Armour and Company Meat Packing, is buried in the Armour Family plot in Elmwood. Armour Boulevard is named after Kirkland and his family. The Elmwood Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Kansas City. It's also the final resting place of 766 soldiers who