End of the year races around Kansas City

11/22/2012                                                                                        9:00 AM   Trying to figure out how you will fit into those skinny jeans on November 23rd? We have the solution! Come burn some calories (before packing them on later) at the Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day 5K! This race features a great course, great giveaways, great costumes, and and two great charities - Harvesters and EndHunger.org! What are you waiting for? If I were you I would be gobbling this up right now! Location: Ward Parkway Center, Kansas City, MO    Entry Fee: $30 -5K, $15 -Kids Fun Run

11/22/2012                                                                                          8:30 AM Come join us for the 9th annual holiday 5K run and walk in north Lawrence. Give thanks with family and friends. This year the run is also the RRCA State 5K Championship. Proceeds benefit Woodlawn School and local youth running programs. Location: Lawrence, KS       Entry Fee: $30

11/22/2012                                                                                          9:00 AM The 2012 Turkey Trot is for all ages and fitness levels. Bring the family out for fun, fitness, and togetherness! Walkers and runners are welcome to come wobble before you gobble. Walkers will not receive medals for participation. Award will be given for creative holiday costumes for one individual and one family. Location: St. Joseph, MO Entry Fee: Adult -$25 ($20 w/o t-shirt) Youth -$20 ($10 w/o t-shirt) Walker -$20 ($20 w/o t-shirt)

12/01/2012                                                                                           NOON  Kick off the Christmas season with Rudolph's Red Nose Run! This race allows you to sleep in and still get to starting line in plenty of time with a Noon starting time. The race starts at the High Noon Saloon and brewery in Leavenworth. All participants receive a long sleeve t-shirt and post race spaghetti feast! Location: Leavenworth, KS Entry Fee: $30

12/15/2012                                                                                          9:00 AM Check out the coolest new holiday run in beautiful Longview in Lee's Summit, MO! Choose between a 5K or 10K and enjoy hooded sweatshirts, finisher medals, milk and cookies, and pictures with Santa!! There will also be an ugly sweater contest so be sure to dress the part! Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Location: Longview, Lee's Summit, MO     Entry Fee: 5K/10K Adult -$30 (through 11/19, $35 after)  Kids 14 & Under -$15 (through 11/19, $20 after)