Graveyard Run & Walk
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Graveyard 5K Run & Fun Run
The Graveyard 5K Run & Fun Run takes place on October 24, 2026, at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City. This is the ninth annual edition of the event and the 5K course runs entirely through the cemetery grounds. Proceeds support preservation and maintenance of the cemetery.
The event program includes multiple participant options and public activities on the same day. Post-event offerings listed by the organizer include beer and wine tastings, cemetery tours and additional activities. The cemetery is noted as the second oldest in Kansas City and the final resting place of 766 soldiers who fought in the Civil War on both sides.
Distances and event options:
- 5K - Graveyard 5k race through Elmwood Cemetery grounds
- 1 Mile - 1-Mile Fun Run for all ages
- Cemetery Tour - guided cemetery tour option
Registration details from the organizer show early fees through August 31, 2026 at $35 for the 5K and $25 for the fun run, with higher fees later in the season. Registration opening dates vary by event; the 5K and fun run opened in August 2026 and the cemetery tour registration opens in mid-October 2026. Packet pickup is scheduled on Friday, October 24 at Dick's Sporting Goods in Merriam, Kansas. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for orders placed by October 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
