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General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k

Topeka, Kansas, United States

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

General Lewis W. Walt Detachment – Marine Corps League 5k

Join us at beautiful Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas for a day of fitness, fun, and community support at the 5K/10K Walk & Run benefiting the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the scenic lake trails while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will directly benefit the General Lewis W. Walt Detachment, helping us continue our mission of supporting Marines, veterans, and their families right here in Kansas. Funds raised will also aid our community programs, including scholarships for high school seniors, Toys for Tots, and local volunteer initiatives such as highway clean-ups and youth engagement.

Participants can choose between the 5K course or the 10K course, both designed to highlight the natural beauty of Lake Shawnee’s shoreline and park trails. All registered participants will receive an official event t-shirt, with awards for top finishers in multiple age groups.

Event Highlights:

Scenic 5K and 10K courses around Lake Shawnee

Walkers and runners welcome

Free event t-shirt with registration

Awards for top finishers

All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps League’s local programs and scholarships

Races Offered

10k Walk/Run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

5k Walk/Run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Topeka.

thermostat Temperature

21.5° / 31.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

22.8° / 33.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 2m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:10

nightlight Sunset

20:45

About Topeka

Learn more about the host city, Topeka.

Topeka is the capital of Kansas. Visitors come to see the Kansas Museum of History, Topeka Zoo, and Renisch Rose Gardens. The metropolitan area is rich in history and highly favored by nature. In 2019, it was home to 125,000 people.