32nd Annual 5K for Health

The 32nd Annual 5K for Health directly benefits Cass Community Health Foundation's safety net dental clinic, Cass County Dental Clinic. The clinic treats thousands of families who otherwise couldn't afford dental care at its two locations in Belton, Missouri and Harrisonville, Missouri each year. In 2025, we opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in Belton that has increased access for quality, compassionate dental care — which means more smiles to support! Your participation in the 5K for Health ensures these extra smiles stay healthy! Help us create smiles in Cass County and the surrounding area!

Our 5K begins and ends at Southwick Stadium in Belton, Missouri and circles the beautiful Cleveland Lake. After the race, stick around to enjoy the 5K Health Fair, complete with all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes, music, activities, and prizes!

The registration fee for the 32nd Annual 5K for Health is only $40 (the price increases to $50 on April 20)! Registration comes with an individual fundraising page and the opportunity to join a fundraising team. After registering, you will receive an email that will allow you to customize your individual fundraising page. Your registration also includes the official 32nd Annual 5K for Health t-shirt (the last day we can guarantee your size is April 6). Want to bring your pupper to the 5K? You can also register your dog for $15 and receive a free dog bandana and dog treats! 

Please read the important info below. Changes have been made to tomorrow's 5K due to potential inclement weather. In any case, we're going to be smiling in the rain as we celebrate quality dental care for children in Cass County!

The activities surrounding Cass Community Health Foundation's 30th Annual 5K for Health have been moved inside to the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. Despite rain and storms in the forecast, we hope you will still join us INSIDE the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center to enjoy the health fair, music, prizes, all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes, photos, and more. 

The 30th Annual 5K for Health will still occur outdoors, with a modified course. The race will begin at 8 a.m. or, if lightning is present in the area, after the lightning clears.

Please note important parking information below.
Park in the parking lot west of Belton High School, right outside of the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. Get directions here. All 5K activities including check-in, registration, team photos, pre-race ceremony, and the health fair will take place inside the Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. 

Please note the modified 5K course.
The race will begin at 8 a.m. or, if lightning is present in the area, after the lightning clears. The race will now start and end outside the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. The new race course can be found here.

Please note how these changes will affect those that registered dogs.
Dogs are not allowed inside the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. Tents will be set up outside of the Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center entrance for those who want to bring their dogs to the event. Dogs are still welcome to participate in the outdoor 5K course.

Please continue reading to learn more about how potential inclement weather will affect 5K for Health activities. 

7:30 a.m.   Registration and Check-In inside Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center

The 30th Annual 5K for Health has been moved to the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. Get directions here. If you were unable to attend packet pick up on Thursday, May 2, you can pick up your t-shirt, bib, and dog bandana and drop off additional donations at registration and check-in, now inside the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. 

7:30 a.m.   Team Photos Begin near DJ 

If you are walking or running with a team, please gather near the DJ for a group photo prior to the beginning of the 5K. If you are unable to take a group photo before the 5K, please take one following the race. Teams with five or more members who take a team photo at the event will be eligible for team awards.

7:40 a.m.   Star Wars Costume Contest

Because this year's event is on May 4, we’re inviting all 5K for Health participants to show up in their best Star Wars related costume! Those interested in participating in the May the Fourth Be With You Costume Contest should gather near the DJ at 7:40 a.m. Judges will determine the best overall Star Wars themed costume based on creativity, attention to detail, and overall presentation.

7:45 a.m.   Pre-Race Ceremony

The pre-race ceremony will begin at 7:45 a.m. inside the Belton High School Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center. The race will begin at 8 a.m. or, if lightning is present in the area, after the lightning clears. Participants will be directed to gather outside the Fieldhouse and Aquatics Center when the race is about to start. Participants will be asked to begin the course in waves and should line up in the following order:

1. Runners without dogs
2. Runners with dogs
3. First wave of walkers without dogs
4. Second wave of walkers without dogs
5. Walkers with dogs

View the new course map here.

7:30-10:30 a.m.   Enjoy 5K Activities 

The top three male and the top three female finishers will be awarded place medals at the finish line. If you are a top finisher, please stay near the finish line for a group photo with other top finishers. And don't forget to enjoy the 5K Health Fair that includes music, raffle prizes, all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes, and vendors with freebies! 

Even if the weather doesn't cooperate tomorrow, we are excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event and Cass Community Health Foundation's safety net dental clinic, Cass County Dental Clinic, with you! Rain or shine, we appreciate your support of access to quality dental care for children in our community.

Collect your official 32nd Annual 5K for Health t-shirt and optional numbered bib at our packet pick up! If you registered your dog, pick up your free dog bananda at packet pick up as well.

4 - 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Cass County Dental Clinic

1000 Markey Parkway, Belton, MO 64012

Click here to view the course map. 

Registration and check-in for the 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Southwick Stadium entrance. If you are unable to attend packet pick up on Thursday, April 30, you can pick up your t-shirt and optional race bib and drop off additional donations at registration and check-in. If you registered your dog, you will also be able to pick up your free dog bandana at registration and check-in. If you are walking or running with a team, please gather near the team photo sign inside the stadium prior to the beginning of the 5K. 

All participants should gather at the starting line by 7:45 a.m. for opening comments. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Participants will begin the course in waves and should line up in the following order:

1. Runners without dogs
2. Runners with dogs
   • Three minute dance party!
3. First wave of walkers without dogs
4. Second wave of walkers without dogs
5. Walkers with dogs

The top three male and the top three female finishers will be awarded place medals at the finish line. And don't forget to stick around for the 5K Health Fair! The 5K Health Fair will include music, raffle prizes, all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes, and vendors with freebies!

The 5K for Health is a fundraiser for Cass Community Health Foundation's safety net dental clinic, Cass County Dental Clinic. After you register for the event, a fundraising page will be set up for you. An easy way to kick start your fundraising is to make a personal donation. You can also ask family and friends to donate to your page. As you raise the following amounts, you will earn the prizes listed below!

• $150: Lux Pro Keychain Flashlight
• $250: HydroJug 12oz Slim Can Cooler
• $500: Kansas City Chiefs Throw Blanket
• $750: Flextail Max Cooler Portable Outdoor Fan
• $1,000: The North Face Jester Backpack
• $1,500: Igloo Trailmate 25QT Cooler
• Grand Prize: Forerunner® 165 Music Watch provided by Garmin

Prizes may be picked up at packet pick up or the event if all donations are turned in. Prizes are not cumulative. The participant that raises the most money will also receive the grand prize. Cass Community Health Foundation reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.

Anyone who raises money will have a chance to win raffle prizes at the event! You must be present to win raffle prizes.

Create a 5K for Health team to help us raise money for Cass County Dental Clinic! A team consists of two or more members raising money. Consider forming a team from your church, school, neighborhood, civic club, place of business, child’s athletic team, etc. Once you form a team, consider challenging others to do the same. There’s nothing like a friendly competition for a worthy cause!

Awards will be given to:

• The team who raises the most money
• The team with the most team members that raise money
• The team with the highest donation average

Teams with five or more members who take a team photo at the event will be eligible for team awards.