KC Pet Project 5K
Typically 47–67°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2026
51–77°F
rain
2025
61–84°F
rain
2024
59–78°F
dry
2023
39–66°F
dry
2022
37–44°F
rain
2021
41–58°F
dry
2020
35–46°F
rain
2019
58–78°F
rain
2018
34–66°F
dry
2017
52–73°F
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About this race
Join KC Pet Project on Saturday, April 17, 2027 to compete in the KC Pet Project 5K! The race will take place in historic Swope Park, ending at our beautiful shelter!
All registrants will receive a race bib and commemorative race medal. Registrants will also have the opportunity to bring their dog for no additional cost, and every ticket purchase will include a commemorative T-shirt!
You can sign-up today for one of Kansas City’s favorite races and support the 16,000 homeless, abandoned, and often injured pets that will arrive at KC Pet Project each year. Don’t miss our 5th annual KC Pet Project 5K in Swope Park!
For more information about KC Pet Project and to view adoptable pets, click here.
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