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The Plaza 10K is the
area's LARGEST 10K. With a course running along Brush Creek and through the
Country Club Plaza, the Plaza 10K offers a flat, fast course where you are
sure to set a PR! After the 10K there will be
a 2 mile fun run/walk and kids run. The event benefits Kids
TLC whose mission is to provide opportunities that transform kids and
families in crisis while ensuring a safe environment. Register to help their
cause. Participants will receive a shirt, large finisher's medal, great food
and drinks provided by KC restaurants while enjoying LIVE MUSIC!
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September Races
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September
2 @ 7:30 am
Leawood City Park, Leawood, KS
Open to participants of all
fitness levels - "Whether you're a veteran runner, a beginner, a
wheelchair athlete or even a walker, this event is for you!" Get
your family and friends to join you for the run. After the race, you can
enjoy an "ALL YOU CAN EAT" pancake breakfast provided by the
Leawood Lion's Club for no additional cost. Awards will be given to the top
overall male and female and the top three in each age group.
September
7 @ 8 am
Paola High School Stadium, Paola, KS
At the Paola High School Track, the On Your Mark 5K
will be a flat, fast course. This family-friendly event is open to runners
and walkers of all abilities. In addition to the 5K, there will be a 3K walk,
Heroes walk, and Kid's Run plus food and games! The event is hosted by Heads
Up Brain Injury Support which provides support and services to those with
brain injury, their families and caregivers. Participate in the event to
support this cause!
September
7 @ 8 am
Blue Valley Recreation Complex, Overland Park, KS
The 3rd annual Strut for the Streaks 5K benefits the Blue Valley
Blue Streaks - the local Special Olympics team. There will be a 5K run/walk
as well as a 1 Mile Fun Run. The 5K course is certified and chip-timed.
Participants will receive a shirt and FREE POST-RACE BREAKFAST. Awards will
be given to top overall, top masters, and age groups.
September
7 @ 8 am
Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO
Run in the third annual 5K run/walk at Powell Gardens! There
will be a competitive, timed 5K followed by a non-competitive trail trek, and
you are welcome to run in both. The course will take you through the
beautiful Powell Gardens with views of the lake. After participating in the
run enjoy garden-fresh snacks and all-day access to the gardens!
September
8 @ 7 am
City Market, Kansas City, MO
The 2012
Broadway Bridge Run tied for third place as the Best Organized Foot Race/Run
in The Pitch's Best of KC. 2013 will be even better! The route starts in
historic City Market; from the scenic course you can see the Broadway Bridge,
the Charles B. Wheeler Airport, and the downtown skyline. With different
length courses, this is a race for all running levels. The event raises funds
for Special Olympics activities in Missouri.
September
21 @ 7 am
Flat Branch Park, Columbia, MO
Be a part of the Roots N Blues
N BBQ Festival by running the half marathon or 10K while enjoying great music
along the course! Delicious BBQ and drinks will be awaiting you at the finish
line! All finishers will get a finisher's medal. Participants will also
receive a collector's shirt and 50% discount on tickets to the festival.
Check out the website to see the complete lineup of festival artists.
September
21 @ 7:30 am
Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS
The 7th annual Paulina Cooper
Dot to Dot Run/walk will take you through Corporate Woods on the 10K or 5K
course. This race is named after Paulina Cooper who battled a brain tumor at
the age of 5 while remaining "brave, peaceful, comforting and
wise." Her ability to connect is the inspiration behind the name,
participate in the event to "connect the dots" with others. Proceeds
from this event are donated to pediatric brain tumor research.
September
21 @ 8 am
Historic Downtown Square, Independence, MO
Participate in the first annual
Flee the Flu 5K run/walk! Hosted by the Jackson County Health department and
Truman Medical Centers (TMC), the 5K event is open to ages 8 and older. After
the 5K, there will be a fun run for kids ages 8 and under. Every participant
will get a free flu vaccination and event t-shirt. Fight the flu in fun way
this September!
September
22 @ 8:30 am
Village of Seville Shopping Center, Leawood, KS
The Free to Breathe 5K hopes to
double lung cancer survival! Participate in the event to give support to lung
cancer survivors, those fighting it and their family and friends. The
beautiful, tree-lined 5K course runs through the Leawood South Golf Course. The
5K will be followed by a Kids' Dash. Face painting and other family-friendly
activities will be available. All participants will receive a t-shirt
and can participate in a silent auction with items from local businesses!
September
22 @ 8:30 am
Panera Bread, Town Center, Leawood, KS
Participate in the first annual
Diabetes Dash for Life 5K! The event is presented by Panera Bread and
benefits the local chapter of JDRF - funding research to cure Type I
Diabetes. The certified 5K course runs through Town Center and surrounding
neighborhoods in Leawood. Awards will be given to the overall male and female
and the top three males and females in each age group.
September
22 @ 8 am
University of Kansas Edward's Campus, Overland Park, KS
The inaugural BIGGSteps 5K is a
fundraiser for the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation which raises awareness
of the causes and prevention of cancer, assists those affected by cancer, and
supports cancer research. Participate in the 5K to be a part of the
foundation's mission. The scenic course starts at the University of Kansas
Edward's Campus in Overland Park. In addition to the 5K race, there will be a
1-Mile fun run and a Kids' Dash.
September
28 @ 8 am
Pony Express Museum, St. Joseph, MO
The Pony Express Run starts and
finishes at the Pony Express Museum. The courses will take you through
downtown St. Joseph with the 10K course running through the Remington Nature
Center. Participants will receive a shirt, food and drinks and fun activities
after the race! The race is hosted by the Junior League of St. Joseph along
with the JDRF; proceeds will help the Junior League to make positive changes
in the St. Joseph community and the JDRF to improve lives and cure type I
diabetes.
September
29 @ 8 am
UMKC Volker Campus, Kansas City, MO
Support UMKC
students by participating in the Regalia 5K run/walk. Children can
participate in the kids' Kangaroo Hop! The course runs through the heart of
UMKC's Volker Campus and the race is followed by the "Graduation"
Block Party! This family-friendly event benefits UMKC students by providing
scholarships. All participants will receive a finisher's tassle!
September
29 @ 8 am
Community America Ballpark, Kansas City, KS
The Charlie's House 5K starts
and finishes at the T-Bones Community America Ballpark. Following the 5K,
there will be a kids' fun run starting on the field! Proceeds from this event
benefit Charlie's House, an organization whose mission is to prevent injuries
to children in and around the home. Support this cause and their ultimate
goal of opening a safety demonstration home and training facility in the
Kansas City area where caregivers can experience firsthand how to
safety-proof their homes.
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