Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk takes place on January 17, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. The event is the 12th annual edition and is held at the Red Bridge Shopping Center area, address listed as 11128 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. The event offers medals and awards for finishers and age group and overall placings in the 5K.
Distances
- 5K - main run/walk with finishers medal and age group and overall awards.
- Jelly Bean Dash (kids 1-9) - kids race for ages 1 to 9, includes a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
- Virtual 5K - virtual option with separate registration.
Registration and fees
Standard fees listed are $34 for the 5K, $12 for the Jelly Bean Dash, and $45 for the virtual 5K. Fees increase after January 15, 2026. Virtual registration closes on January 17, 2026.
Packet pickup and course
Packet pickup is scheduled for January 16 at the Running Well Store, 200 E. 135th Street, Martin City. Participants may pick up packets for other registrants. Leftover packets and shirts will be taken to the race on race morning. A course map is available via MapMyRun.
Charity partner
The event’s charity partner is Growing Futures, an early education center/Head Start program in Johnson County. Growing Futures served over 200 children last school year and currently has a waitlist of more than 200 children due to limited classrooms and funding. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
