Featured Race
10th Annual Head for the Cure 5K
Sunday, August 26 @ 8am
Corporate Woods in Overland Park, KS
This 10th annual event is
one of the largest 5K run/walks in the Kansas City area, drawing nearly
5,000 participants and raising money for brain cancer research. Whether
you run or walk solo or form a team of friends and family members, you
will enjoy this fun, family event that also includes a kids run!
Participants will receive
colorful event shirts and awards will be given to the top three runners
in each age group, the top overall male and female winners and the
masters division winners.
Sign up today here
to reserve your spot at the Head For the Cure 5K and make a difference
for those battling brain cancer and their families at this great event!
Other Upcoming Races
The Rivalry Run 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 18 @ 8:00am
Power and Light District
Kansas City, MO
This
fun event pits Missourians vs. Kansans with each participant earning
points toward the state competition. Put on your colors and bring your
friends for this run through the Crossroads and Crown Center and
support Domestic Violence Protection Services Agency which works
with local shelters Hope House and Rose Brooks to protect domestic
violence abuse victims in the Kansas City community.
Midwest Hemophilia Association 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, August 19 @ 8:00am
Sammy's Pizza @ 132nd and State Line Road
Kansas City, MO
Bring
your family and friends and be a part of the 14th annual MHA 5K
Run/Walk on Sunday, August 19 at Sammy's Pizza at 132nd and State Line
Road in Leawood, KS. This event features a shady, tree lined course and
food and beverages after the event. All participants will receive a
race shirt and can compete for age group and overall awards.
5K4MJ 5K Run/Walk for COPD
Sunday, August 26 @ 8:00am
Heritage Park @159th and Pflumm
Olathe, KS
This
new 5K Walk/Run was started in honor of Mary Jo Byrne, who passed away
from COPD earlier this year, and the goal of the event is to support
other individuals fighting COPD, to increase public awareness of this
deadly disease, and with proactive education, to fight for the freedom to breathe!
Labor Day 5K Run/Walk
Monday, September 3 @ 7:30am
Leawood City Park @ 10601 Lee Boulevard
Leawood, KS
The
22nd Annual Labor Day 5K Run/Walk features a flat and fast course that
was a "Favorite Course Award" winner presented by the KC Sports
Commission. Whether you're a veteran runner, a beginner, a wheelchair
athlete, or even a walker, this event is for you! Immediately following
the race there will be an "all-you-can-eat" pancake breakfast provided
by the Leawood Lion's Club (breakfast ticket included with race fees,
additional tickets for guests $5 per person).
On Your Mark 5K Run/Walk, 3K Run/Walk and Kids Run
Saturday, September 8 @ 8:00am
Paola High School
Paola, KS
Join
Heads Up for the 6th annual On Your Mark event, located in Paola,
Kansas. Created to honor Paola native Mark Orr who is a survivor of a
traumatic brain injury, this is an event you won't want to miss! We
will feature a new chip timed 5K road race, a 3K run/walk, Kids Run and
Heroes walk. Participants will enjoy event shirts, a silent auction, kids activities and great food!
Broadway Bridge Run Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Sunday, September 9 @ 7:00am
City Market
Kansas City, MO
This
long time favorite adds a half marathon in 2012 and the courses for all
three events still cross the Broadway Bridge (twice!) and circle the
downtown airport. The new half marathon takes in the sites of the new
performing arts center, Union Station, Liberty Memorial, Crossroads,
Power and Light and City Market. Raise money for Special Olympics while
participating in one of these events.
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