Talk 2 Me 5K Run/Walk
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Talk 2 Me Fall4U 5K and 10K - Shawnee Mission Park
This event on October 9, 2027, is a group of in-person and virtual runs and walks held at Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter 1, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS. Proceeds benefit Talk 2 Me, a 501(c)(3) program that promotes mental and physical health, suicide prevention, education, and peer support through an action and accountability plan.
The program provides education, an open sharing platform, counseling grants, and scholarships. The organizer describes using personal testimonies, an accountability system for students to earn community service hours, and cards listing safe contacts and crisis line numbers to help participants connect with support.
Event options include:
- 10K course added for this year.
- 5K run/walk, the organizer notes this is the fifth 5K event.
- Virtual 5K, with shirts mailed for participants outside the area; a shipping fee of $7.50 applies.
- 1K youth run for ages 3 to 21, held after the 5K and including a special shirt, ribbon, and treats.
- A free run/walk option with no swag.
Registration fees vary by option and include both paid and free entries. The event materials reference maps for the new 10K and a park-based course route to be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
