Sunglasses Run 5K & 10K
Kansas City, MO
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
You will have it made in the shade at this fun event celebrating Summer, at Longview Lake Beach! The Sunglass Run 5K is an event for the whole family with a 5K & 10K run/walk and kids run afterwards! All participants will receive a finishers medal and a pair of … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jun 28):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 87 | 88 | 96 | 85 | 74 |
| L (°F) | 70 | 73 | 74 | 64 | 70 |
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Nice break in the heat for solid 5k
Cooler than last year, this modified figure 8 at Longview Lake had just enough breeze to speed up the hills and make it nearly a PR. There was one basic … MORE
Cooler than last year, this modified figure 8 at Longview Lake had just enough breeze to speed up the hills and make it nearly a PR. There was one basic aid station which was enough today, thanks to the break in the heat. A couple short but steep hills with a small gradual uphill finish. The medal was nicely designed, early registrants had the option to get sunglasses and the tshirt was a soft cotton. Good solid 5k on a course that is underused. Not particularly special though.
Lakeside 5k
Difficulty? Everything is difficult this week. The course was sunny and open, so no shade to speak of, and wind was intermittent. Nothing they can control. I do have a … MORE
Difficulty? Everything is difficult this week. The course was sunny and open, so no shade to speak of, and wind was intermittent. Nothing they can control.
I do have a problem with whatever was at the water station that was clear and not water though. My buddy and I both slammed a shot of it thinking it was water and immediately tasted the salt of Gatorade or something like it. Not a huge issue (if you’re not a heart patient monitoring your sodium), but I was real close to splashing my face with it instead and that would have sucked in the eyes. The volunteer didn’t warn anyone that it was anything but water, and when we asked what it was the answer was pretty much “I don’t know.”
The medal was really gorgeous for a 5k and the shirt logo was flashy and late 80s/early 90s vibe to it. I can see doing this race again if the medals remain on that caliber.