Northland Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Parkville, MO; 8701 McAfee Street, 64152
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a fast, certified 5K through beautiful English Landing Park and help provide school supplies for Platte County kids in need.

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For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 11th Annual Northland Mother's Day 5K in Parkville, MO, a community event designed to support local children. This race raises funds to purchase essential school supplies for Platte County kids in need. Enjoy a certified 5K course at the beautiful English Landing Park, known for its fast, flat profile with minimal turns and less than 20 feet of elevation gain. The event also features a Kids Dash, prizes, food, and family fun, making it a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day while giving back.

What to expect

A certified 5K course at English Landing Park, designed for speed with minimal elevation.
Finisher medals for all participants and race t-shirts for early registrants.
Enjoy a Kids Dash with prizes, food, and family-friendly activities.

Standout details

Certified 5K course
Fast course with minimal elevation gain
Supports school supplies for kids in need
Kids Dash and family fun

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM CDT · From $39.31
Opens Jul 2, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
Virtual
Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM CDT · From $39.31
Opens Jul 2, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

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The course

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From the organizer

Equal Start invites you to participate in the 11th Annual Northland Mother's Day 5K. The event will raise money to purchase school supplies for eligible children.

Designed by Runners for Runners. Certified 5K course at the beautiful English Landing Park in Parkville, MO. Fast course with under 20 ft elevation gain, and with minimal turns. The race can be observed from several locations.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EqualStartPC

Website: www.equalstart.org

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 A.M. START

* Finisher Medals

* CERTIFIED 5K COURSE at ENGLISH LANDING PARK

Join us for • Kids Dash Run with Prizes • Food, Family Fun, and more!

• Race T-shirts -- be sure to register by April 11th to guarantee your shirt! If you miss the deadline, shirts will be available for $10 the day of the race while supplies last.

Proceeds go towards the purchase of school supplies for Platte County kids in need.

Adult Registration $35.00 Students 18 & Under $20.00

Packet Pickup: Thursday, May 7th, from 4 pm-6:30 pm at The Running Well Store, 6106 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154. Race day packet pickup at the race site starting at 8 am.

A Special Thank You to our Event Sponsors:

Platte County Health Department

Platte County Education Foundation

Home State Health

Central Bank

KCI Rotary

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