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

location_city Topeka

location_on Kansas

flag United States

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

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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

5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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199 days remaining

10K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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199 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 21.4° / 32.3°
wb_sunny 22.4° / 33.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.8 /
water_drop 67.5%

About Topeka

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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.

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