Alpha Strong 5k
Updated
Friday, November 20, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Grandview (13501 Byars Rd). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and RUN FOR THE FUTURE!
This is the Inaugural Run which is hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter the theme is RUN FOR THE FUTURE event on June 6, 2026, at 7:30 AM.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, November 20
2026 · in 13 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed May 23, 2026
Opened Apr 8, 2026
Race day in Grandview
Weather
52° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 20, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lees Summit Muni Airport, MO (9.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 7:00 AM start is 5 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Nov 19
Where to stay
3 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City-Grandview
About 25 min walk1.2 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Kansas City
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: WoodSpring Suites Kansas City South
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites
About 13 min drive4.5 mi from the start
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