Race Info

The John Glaser Memorial 5K Run/Walk is being held on Saturday October 6, 2012 in honor of Shawnee firefighter John Glaser and benefits the John Glaser Memorial Fund and the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE). SAFE supports the families of Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Services Personnel in the Kansas City metropolitan area who have perished while protecting our community and our citizens. As a participant of the John Glaser Memorial 5K, you will receive: IPICO chip timing, cotton race shirt, raffle prizes, and top overall, masters, and 5 year age group awards. The race course will feature an aid station and large mile markers, together with food and beverages at the finish.

Race Start Time: 8:00am followed by a kids run at 9:15am

Race Start Location: Fire Station 71 Headquarters 6501 Quivira Shawnee, KS.


5K Run Registration fee:

  • $20 by August 1
  • $25 by October 5
  • $30 on October 6

Kids Run Registration fee:

  • $5 by August 1/ $10 after August 1

Event Sponsorship: To find out more about the sponsorship and donation options that support this event, click here for a John Glaser Memorial 5K Sponsorship Level form.

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be at Fire Station 71 Headquarters at 6501 Quivira in Shawnee on Friday, October 5 from 2 - 6pm..

You can also pick up your packet on the day of the event at the event site from 6:30 to 7:45am.

Age Group Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Awards not picked up on the day of the event can be picked up at the offices of KC Running Company in the basement of Ranch Mart Shopping Center at 3879 W. 95th St. Leawood, KS.

 


Registration fees will not be refunded under any circumsatances.

To find out more about the sponsorship and donation options that support this event, please visit our Contact Us page.