Head for the Cure 5K – Kansas City 2026 – Results and Live Tracking
2026 · Head for the Cure 5K · August 2026
🎗️ Corporate Woods, Overland Park, Kansas · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 24th Annual · RunSignUp
Head for the Cure 5K
🏃 5K run/walk plus Kid's Fun Run, for the whole family 🎗️ Kansas City's largest charity 5K, funding brain tumor research
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Head for the Cure 5K — Kansas City 2026, 24th Annual
Organized by the Head for the Cure Foundation · ~6,000 participants expected, over $700,000 raised for the KC brain tumor community · Results: RunSignUp
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Results & Live Tracking — Head for the Cure 5K Kansas City 2026

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Corporate Woods in Overland Park hosts the 24th annual Head for the Cure 5K — Kansas City, the region's largest charitable 5K.

A 5K run/walk and a Kid's Fun Run make up the morning, alongside survivor and caregiver recognitions. Results on RunSignUp.

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The Head for the Cure 5K — Kansas City takes place Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Corporate Woods in Overland Park, Kansas, part of the Kansas City metro area. Now in its 24th year, it's the largest charitable 5K in Kansas City, with around 6,000 participants expected and more than $700,000 raised for the local brain tumor community.

Race morning traditionally opens with day-of packet pickup, followed by the 5K run/walk, a Kid's Fun Run, and on-course recognitions for survivors and caregivers, before awards close out the event. The course winds through the Corporate Woods business park, shaded for much of the way.

Funds raised benefit brain tumor research and support through partners including the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Solace House, the Children's Brain Tumor Project, and Head for the Cure's Path to Hope program.

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2026 Event Schedule

5K RUN/WALK
Sun. Aug 23 — Corporate Woods, Overland Park
5K · signature race, run or walk, shaded business-park course
KID'S FUN RUN
Sun. Aug 23, after the 5K start — Corporate Woods
Short fun run for kids, part of the family-friendly festival atmosphere
Location : Corporate Woods, Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City metro area). Date : Sunday, August 23, 2026, 24th annual edition. Events : 5K run/walk, Kid's Fun Run, plus survivor & caregiver recognitions and event awards. Participation : ~6,000 expected, over $700,000 typically raised. Beneficiaries : University of Kansas Cancer Center, Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Solace House, Children's Brain Tumor Project, Path to Hope. Organizer : Head for the Cure Foundation. Results : RunSignUp.

Key Points at the Event

Landmark Event(s) Info
Corporate Woods START/FINISH All events Business park in Overland Park, shaded course
Kids Zone FAMILY Kid's Fun Run Activities for children alongside the main 5K
Survivor & Caregiver Recognition CEREMONY Post-race On-course tribute to brain tumor survivors and caregivers
Overland Park, KS CITY Event Suburb of Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri metro area
5K + KID'S FUN RUN Overland Park, Kansas City metro · RunSignUp