Kick off your Independence Day celebrations ahead of schedule by joining us for a 5K or 10K run at Old Town Lenexa! Experience this family-friendly event, where over 1,600 participants come together for an unforgettable 4th of July experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or pushing a stroller, all are welcome to take part in this race celebrating the 4th of July! You will receive a complementary Freedom Run T-shirt , while supplies last. We will honor size requests to the extent possible. Finisher medals are optional and cost $5. Plaques will be given out to first place finishers and medals given to 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age division. There are 16 different age divisions for both male and female in the 5K race. There are 8 different age divisions for both male and female in the 10K race. No refunds will be given. Packet pickup There are two options for picking up your race packet: July 3, 2026: from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lenexa Old Town Activity Ce
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lenexa, 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
