Kansas City Army ROTC Centennial 5K

Pony Express Battalion Detachment Army ROTC Program presents the Kansas City Army ROTC Centennial 5K in celebration of the 100th year of the ROTC program as a national organization. Takes place on April 23rd, 2016 8:00AM at the National World War I Museum/Liberty Memorial located in the heart of Kansas City, MO.

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Event Details:                               

 

REGISTRATION and EVENT PRICING

5K Run/Walk March 20 – April 21: $40

5K Run/Walk April 22 – Race Day: $45

Online registration closes April 22nd at midnight. 

T-SHIRTS

Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

ROUTE

Event route will be mapped out and marked clearly with one water aid station located roughly half way through the run/walk.

PACKET PICK UP and OTHER RACE INFORMATION

Packet pick up will be that morning of the race starting at 6:00AM until race start. There will be Johnny on the spot Porto-potties (handicap accessible) located on the grounds in a central area.

Location: Liberty Memorial, 100 W 26th St. Kansas City, MO 64108

AWARDS

Medals will go to top male and female racer for each division (6 divisions)

1. 19 and under
2. 20-29
3. 30-39
4. 40-49
5. 50-59
6. 60 and over

CHARITIES and PARTNERS

Cadet Alumni Association represents a foundation that helps the Pony Express Battalion Detachment Army ROTC Program cadets attend events and opportunities throughout their career while in ROTC. The funds have been raised previously by events that the detachment participates in such as Sporting KC fundraising events, Kansas City Chiefs Recycling events, as well as donations made by graduates of the program. These events include, but are not limited to: KU’s Ranger Buddy Competition, The Bataan Death March held in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Pony Express Battalion Detachment Military Ball, and Pony Express Battalion Detachment Dining In.

Team RWB was founded in 2010 and has since been a leader and huge supporter of bringing veterans, their families, and American citizens together ever since. They have over 97,000 members in 169 communities around the globe. Their mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Harvesters is a regional food bank serving a 26-county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 620 not-for-profit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. They also offer education programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition.