I Wanna Rock 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Overland Park, KS
- 5661 West 135th Street, 66223
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Pull out your vintage concert tee for this 80s rock-themed 5K, complete with a heavy metal soundtrack, breakfast buffet, and charity partnership.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGet ready to rock and run at the I Wanna Rock 5K in Overland Park, KS. This event invites you to embrace the 80s with a soundtrack of heavy metal and hair bands, encouraging vintage concert t-shirts. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a post-race breakfast buffet hosted by Rock N Brews. All participants earn a themed heavy metal medal, and there are high voltage awards for top finishers. The event also partners with Hearts for RMHC, adding a meaningful cause to the fun.
What to expect
- Run a 5K to the sounds of 80s rock, featuring heavy metal and hair bands.
- Enjoy a post-race breakfast buffet from Rock N Brews.
- Receive a unique heavy metal finisher medal and compete for age group awards.
Standout details
- 80s rock and roll theme
- Heavy metal finisher medal
- Post-race breakfast buffet
- Partners with Hearts for RMHC
Perks & features
- Awards
- Food & Drink
Awards
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM CDT · From $30.95
Opens Jan 8, 2026, 5:15 AM CST · Closes Feb 21, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM CDT · From $50.35
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:15 AM CST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 3:59 AM CDT
- 200 Yards
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM CDT · From $15.95
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:15 AM CST · Closes Jun 4, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Pull out your vintage concert t-shirts and join us for a fun event featuring the rock and roll sounds of the 80's, hosted by Rock N Brews at PrairieFire Center in Overland Park! There will be lots of heavy metal and hair bands featured in the soundtrack of this event and Rock N Brews is cooking up a post race breakfast buffet that is sure to rock! All participants receive a heavy metal medal and compete for high voltage age group and overall awards! Cool rock and roll event shirts will be available for only $7. Hearts for RMHC is partnering with us on this one! Don't miss this one!
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