January / February / March 2014 Kansas City 5ks coming up

Battle of the Bean 5K Saturday, January 18 @ 9 am Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard, Leawood, KS Pick a side - Team Coffee or Team Cocoa. All 5K participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt and custom Battle of the Bean 5K tumbler!  Following the 5K will be the Jelly Bean Dash for kids! At the finish line The Roasterie will be offering up the best coffee and hot chocolate in town to participants! Christopher Elbow will also be providing chocolates to participants. The charity partner for this event is Happy Bottoms, KC's Diaper Bank. www.battleofthebean5k.com

Kickoff 5K Sunday, February 2 @ 9 am Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO Come decked out in your favorite team's gear and kickoff your Superbowl Sunday with a 5K. Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance will also be setting up a combine style timed 40yd dash run for all participants. Participants will get a long-sleeve cotton shirt. All those who finish the race will get a finisher's medal. Kid's in the Kid's Fun Run will get a shirt and medal. The charity partner will be announced soon! www.kickoff5k.com

Sweetheart Run 5K Sunday, February 16 @ 9 am Ritz Charles, Overland Park, KS This Valentine's Day weekend team up with your loved ones and run or walk this fun 5K. At the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, participants can stay warm inside at the pre and post-race area. There will be individual awards as well as top 5 team awards. All participants who finish the race will receive a finisher's medal. The charity partner is the Head for the Cure Foundation - raising funds and awareness for a cure for brain cancer. www.kcsweetheartrun.com

Diva Dash 5K Saturday, March 29 @ 9 am Park Place, Leawood, KS The fourth annual Diva Dash 5K is a women's only race where all participants are treated like Divas! Girls 8 and under can run in the Lil' Princess Fun Run where they will receive a shirt and medal. 5K participants will receive a shirt and all who finish will get a finisher's medal. The charity partner for the event is Girls on the Run - an after school program for girls in 3rd-8th grades that focuses on building self esteem and improving health. www.divadash5k.com