Head for the Cure 5K – Kansas City
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Event overview
The Head for the Cure 5K - Kansas City is the 24th annual charity run held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Corporate Woods Building 40 in Overland Park, Kansas (9401 Indian Creek Pkwy). The event raises funds for brain tumor research and related local and national programs. Beneficiaries named for 2026 include The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy, Children's Brain Tumor Project, Solace House, and Path to Hope.
Race details and schedule
- 5K
- Kids fun run (listed as either a 100-meter or a 100-yard dash)
Packet pick-up is available at Corporate Woods on the day before the event and on race day. The event schedule also lists a brain tumor survivor photo and community recognitions.
Registration and fundraising
Early bird 5K registration is listed at $34 and includes an event t-shirt, timing bib, and medal; the price applies to ages 9 and up. A combined 5K plus dog registration is listed at $49 and includes a person’s t-shirt and bib, a dog bandana, and finish medals for both. Kids fun run registration is listed at $25 and includes a t-shirt and ribbon. A virtual registration option is listed at $40 and includes a mailed t-shirt and finishers medal. The campaign shows $5.98K raised toward a $750,000 goal. Local and national sponsors are listed for the 2026 event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
