Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk - Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Team Coffee or Team Cocoa? Pick your side and get ready to battle it out at the 13th Annual Battle of the Bean 5K at Red Bridge Shopping Center in South Kansas City! Warm up with hot coffee and hot chocolate after the race, then celebrate with your finisher medal! 5K participants can also compete for overall and age-group awards. 5K Participant's can add a long sleeve shirt to their registration! Sign up your kids eight and under for the Jelly Bean Kids Run after the race! Their entry includes a race t-shirt and finishers medal!
Typical conditions
For events around January 2027 in Kansas City, MO, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Kansas City, MO, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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