Patriots Run
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Event overview
Patriots Run is scheduled for September 12, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas. The event benefits Folds of Honor Kansas City Chapter, a 501(c)(3) that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled American Heroes and First Responders. Packet pickup is held the day before the races. The race location is listed as 6005 West 102nd, Overland Park, KS 66207.
Race formats and key rules
- 5K - 3.1 miles (2 laps + 0.1 mile)
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles (8 laps + 1.1 miles)
- Marathon - 26.2 miles (17 laps + 0.5 mile)
- Ultra Marathon - timed event on 1.5-mile laps
- Heavy Team Relay - teams up to 5, 1.5-mile laps, 35 lb rucksack
- Light Team Relay - teams up to 5, 1.5-mile laps
Races use multiple laps of a 1.5-mile course. The marathon and ultra formats use a 9 hour 11 minute competition window; the 5K has a 1 hour 11 minute cutoff. Heavy Team Relay teams must supply one 35 lb rucksack; each team has a designated pit area and may use a 10x10 tent. Both team relays have a minimum fundraising or donation requirement of $500 per team. Individual prize awards for the 5K, half marathon, marathon and ultra list first, second and third place payouts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.