Village Shalom’s Father’s Day Run is back for another year, and this time, will also mark the organization’s 25 years on the Helzberg Campus for Jewish Living and 113 years of service in the Kansas City Jewish community.
It will take place on June 15 at Village Shalom (5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209).
Originally launched in 1987 as the May Day Race, the Father’s Day Run is a long-standing tradition that ran strong through 2017. After a brief pause due to construction and the pandemic, the race made a comeback in 2024, drawing more than 400 attendees. This year, Village Shalom is building on that momentum with the help of its newly re-established Associate Board for an even larger celebration.
The Father’s Day Run features a 5K and 10K run/walk with class awards; a kids “Fun Run” with participation medals; and a post-race block party with food trucks, music, kids’ activities and a signature ice cream flavor created by Summersalt Ice Cream Co. The ice cream is also available for purchase and pre-order at villageshalom.org/donate/cherry-jubilee-surprise (until June 6).
Proceeds benefit Village Shalom’s dementia care and memory support services, supporting its ongoing mission of compassionate care for older adults and their families.
In addition to registering, those interested in being involved with the Father’s Day Run can volunteer before or during the event.
Registration and event information is available at fathersdayrun.org. More information is available by contacting Hope Howe at or (913) 266-8119.