Battle of the Bean 5K

01/17/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated in a chilly Battle of the Bean 5K this morning! Thanks to Red Bridge Shopping Center for hosting us and to all of the great volunteers who also braved the elements to make sure things went smoothly and safely! Thanks to our charity partner, Growing Futures Early Education Center, and to Crows Coffee and Caleb’s Cafe for the cocoa and hot chocolate! Results can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/12682 -622287;perpage:100 and photos will be uploaded to the same spot later today!

01/15/2026

When parking for the race on Saturday, please don’t park in the US Bank parking lot near Holmes, or the CVS parking lot. Please also don’t fill the spaces adjacent to the storefronts of businesses at the center, so their customers can get to them easily, especially Caleb’s and Crow’s, who are being so supportive of the event! (The red line on the north side of the grocery store is the start/finish and the blue line is packet pickup.)

01/14/2026

Don't forget that we are having a drawing for two $25 Running Well Store gift cards as part of the in person packet pick up on Friday from 3-6pm at their store at 200 East 135th Street in Martin City! You must pick up your packet on Friday for a chance to win.

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01/13/2026

Blue Bike Fitness will once again open their doors on race morning to race participants who want to stretch somewhere warm or avoid the porta pottie lines to use the restroom! They are just steps away from the starting line!

Blue Bicycle Health and Fitness provides a place for the community to gather, belong and move. We will keep you moving forward no matter where you are in your fitness journey.

01/11/2026

Thanks to Crows Coffee - Red Bridge for providing coffee to race participants on Saturday! Check them or Caleb’s Cafe out for a post race breakfast that is just a few steps from the finish line (red dot below)!

01/10/2026

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01/09/2026

Packet pickup information

12/31/2025

Don’t wait until race morning to pick up your packet! Stop by the Running Well Store in Martin City on Friday, January 16 to get your packet between 3-6pm and you could win a $25 gift card from the store! Only those who pick up their packet in person at the store will be eligible to win!

12/29/2025

We are grateful to have Caleb’s Breakfast & Lunch providing cocoa again on race morning! Check out their restaurant for your post-race breakfast, just around the corner of the shopping center from the start/finish!

Caleb's Breakfast & Lunch in Kansas City, MO. Call us at (816) 321-2025. Check out our location and hours, and latest menu with photos and reviews.

12/27/2025

Team Coffee has been signing up in a big way so far but there is still time for you cocoa lovers to catch up! The race is just three weeks away however so it is time to get registered at https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/KansasCity/BattleoftheBean5K

12/13/2025

Whether you are Team Coffee or Team Cocoa, everyone likes to save money and you can do so by signing up for the race before Monday’s price increase! Sign up soon at

The Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday January 17, 2026. It includes the following events: Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk, Jelly Bean Dash (kids 8 and under), and Battle of the Bean 5K Virtual Race.

12/10/2025

We are kicking off our annual Twelve Days of Holiday Savings celebration with a deal on the Battle of the Bean 5K on January 17! Save 12%, today only, when you use the code 12Days when you register at

The Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday January 17, 2026. It includes the following events: Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk, Jelly Bean Dash (kids 8 and under), and Battle of the Bean 5K Virtual Race.