General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k

JUL

18

2026

Join the Lewis W. Walt Detachment Marine Corps League 5K and 10K on July 18 at Lake Shawnee in Topeka for scenic shoreline and park trail races. Run or walk to support veterans and families and receive an event shirt plus age group awards.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Topeka, Kansas

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas at 3400 Leisure Lane near Lake Shawnee. The event offers the following distances:

5K Walk/Run
10K Walk/Run

Both events have a registration fee of $35; the fee increases after March 31, 2026. Walkers and runners are welcome. Courses run around Lake Shawnee shoreline and park trails. All registered participants receive an official event t-shirt. Awards are given to top finishers in multiple age groups.

Purpose and beneficiaries

Proceeds benefit the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Funds will support local programs for Marines, veterans, and their families, and will be used for scholarships for high school seniors, Toys for Tots, highway clean-ups, and youth engagement initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k Walk/run

5 km

5k Walk/run