Join Connecting for Kids, along with our partners and sponsors, for an inclusive race for every pace! The inaugural Embrace the Pace 5K, one-mile run/walk/roll and kids’ race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m. PricingRace registrations are made through Run the Land. Registrations for the 5K and one-mile run/walk/roll events include a donation to the city of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids' free family programs. 5K Run/Walk (chip-timed) $35Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag, chip-timed bib and age category prizes One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (chip-timed) $35Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag and chip-timed bib Kids' Race (with shirt) $15Includes shirt, finisher medal and non-chip bib Kids' Race (no shirt) $5Includes finisher medal and non-chip bib Community Member FREEFamilies and community members are welcome to cheer on race participants, visit resource tables and celebrate inclusion at the dance party. | Event Features
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To purchase your registration or redeem a code for the Kids' Run, visit our Run the Land race page. For help registering, email info@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-570-5908.
Schedule, Deadlines & MAPS |
Event Schedule
* Kids’ Race heats will include categories for children who use wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, reciprocating gait orthosis or other mobility aids. | Deadlines
No race-day registration
Packet Pickup OptionsAll packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.
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SponsorsTo learn about sponsor opportunities, visit our sponsor information page or contact Connecting for Kids Fundraising Events Manager, Tish Henry: tishhenry@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-666-9742 T-Shirt Sponsors
Finish Line Sponsors |
Proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids and the City of Independence (where indicated). For questions, please contact Tish Henry, Connecting for Kids Fundraising Events Manager, at 440-666-9742 or tishhenry@connectingforkids.org
Connecting for Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 45-1689767. Donations are tax
deductible to the full extent permitted by law.