Julia's Warriors Run For Hope

It is time for our 16th Annual event!  Year 15 for our event was amazing and we hope this year is just as successful.  While we are so blessed with all of the support we have received over the, we are also reminded that it has been 16 years since we lost our beloved Julia.  She touched so many lives while she was with us, and is still touching so many lives today, through this event.   We are so excited to continue Julia's legacy by holding this race for the 16th year, while raising and donating money to some amazing organizations and individuals.   

Once again, we will be holding our event at SMITHVILLE LAKE !    We will start at finish the race at the Little Platte Beach area - this will allow for plenty of parking, a section of road running, then hitting the paved trails to see the beauty of the lake on a beautiful fall morning !   As always we will pray for a beautiful fall morning for the event.

Sign up today for our 16th annual race in memory of Julia Bargman.  Julia lost her battle with Breast Cancer, November 10, 2010.   Her family and friends are continuing her legacy with this event, in hopes to raise awareness for early Breast Cancer Detection and to help raise funds to find a cure!!!  Proceeds from our event are donated to the Saint Lukes Foundation Center for Womens Care and the Julia Bargman Hope Foundation.  Visit our website at www.juliaswarriorsrunforhope.com and read about Julia and her battle with Breast Cancer.  Then Spread the word to your family and friends to join the 5K Run and  or 1 Mile Walk!!!   

Don't forget to go to the STORE tab on the race sign up site to purchase a pink ribbon in memory or honor of, someone you know who it battling any type of Cancer. 

Gather your family, friends, co-workers, gym buddies, school organization, or your neighbors and form a team of 4 or more participants !!    Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness and see if you can get the largest team!!  See if you can capture the Traveling trophy!   So spread the word and form your team now !   Let's raise awareness and STOP Breast Cancer !!  Special discounts apply to teams of 4 or more!!

We hope you will join us this year for our post race breakfast !!    As in the past breakfast will be served by The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 58.  Again this year the charge is by donation only - and the Sons are graciously donating their time to prepare a wonderful breakfast of Biscuits & Gravy, juice and coffee after the race .   We are so lucky to have had these wonderful men volunteer for our race every year!!!     So please join us for breakfast after the race at the American Legion Building - located at 2607 NE 92 Hwy, Smithville.   

There will be a donation bucket at the door for you to donate whatever amount you can or want to for the breakfast.   Proceeds to benefit the Julia Bargman Hope Foundation.    

Please visit our website www.juliaswarriorsrunforhope.com for more race information

Family/Team Registration closes at midnight on October 7th, 2026 at midnight.  There will be no family/team registration available after this date.   

Online Registration closes at midnight on October 7th, 2025.

You may Register for the 5k or 1 mile walk after October 7th at:

Packet Pickup:

Friday October 9th, 2026 from 4-8pm-  GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH  - 1520 DD Highway - Smithville MO 64089

Race Morning: Saturday October 10th, 2025 from 6:30am-730am at Race Site - 

Following the Finish of the 5K -  Awards will be presented to the overall top 3 male and female finishers.  As well as the top 3 male and female winners in each 10 year age group category.