Event Description

The FREE Independence Park Trot 5K Run/Walk aims to promote increased use and access of the City's parks and trails. The Run/Walk will take place at Waterfall Park in Independence MO. This event is FREE for all. Children 10 and under are eligible to compete in a 25m Kids' Dash, which will begin after the completion of the 5K Run/Walk. Packet pick-up will be available on Friday, May 1st from 3 - 6 p.m. at Bass Pro (18001 Bass Pro Dr.)  or on Saturday, May 2nd from 7 - 7:40 a.m. at the race site. T-shirts can be purchased for $10. You must register by April 29th in order to be chip timed. The event will take place rain or shine and please no pets. We hope families will enjoy the event and want to spend more time visiting the many parks and trails Independence has to offer!