Head for the Cure 5K - Kansas City
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2026 Kansas City 5K : Head for the Cure
The 24th Annual Head for the Cure 5K in Kansas City takes place on August 23, 2026 at Corporate Woods Building 40, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas. The event is organized as a 5K run and walk and includes community activities connected to the race.
Packet pick up is scheduled the day before at Corporate Woods Building 40. On race day there are additional community elements such as a kids fun run, a survivor photo, and several special recognitions that acknowledge caregivers, healthcare professionals, survivors, and memorials.
Funds raised through this event support local and national brain tumor research, programs, and education. Local beneficiaries named for this event include the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Saint Luke’s, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Solace House, the Children’s Brain Tumor Project, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer initiatives. Fundraising progress for the 2026 5K is reported at $120,061 toward a $750,000 goal.
The event lists a range of sponsors and community partners and offers resources such as a team captain kit and frequently asked questions for participants and supporters. Special recognition categories include Legacy of Love, Healthcare Hero, Keeping the Faith, and Memorials to honor individuals connected to the brain cancer community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
