We’re already four months into 2016, so if you want to tackle a few races this year, now is the time to sign up, mark your calendar, and begin training. If you’re new to running, check out a 5k (about 3.1 miles). When you’re ready to bump up the intensity, go for a 10k (about 6.2 miles). More serious runners could try a half marathon (about 13.1 miles), while ambitious and strong runners might give a full marathon a go (about 26.2 miles). Whatever your aspiration, consider signing up for one of the many races in Kansas City 2016.

Races in Kansas City 2016

Note: This list is not comprehensive. Especially if you’re interested in 5k races in Kansas City 2016, check online for more options if these dates/locations don’t work for your schedule. All of the races below have a 10k, half marathon, or marathon option. In addition, some of the dates are not yet set in stone. These races are marked “Date TBD” (to be decided). 

May

• May 1, Buffalo Bell Stampede (half marathon, 10k, and 5k): Leavenworth, KS
• May 1, Run for LITTLE Hearts (10k and 5k): Lee’s Summit, KS
• May 7, Kansas Heart & Sole Classic (10k and 5k): Olathe, KS
• May 14, Running with the Cows (half marathon and 5k): Bucyrus, KS
• May 14, HP3 at Heritage Park (10k and 5k): Olathe, KS
• May 14, SCOUTStrong Challenge (half marathon and 5k): Kansas City, KS
• May 15, Kansas City Triathlon (triathlon): Kansas City, KS
• May 21, Kansas City Corporate Challenge (half marathon): Overland Park, KS

June

• June 4, Hospital Hill Run (half marathon, 10k): Kansas City, MO
• June 11, Pioneer Run (10k, 5k, and kids run): Parkville, MO
• June Date TBD, Double Road Race (10k, 5k, 3k, kids run): Overland Park, KS

July

• July 2, Firecracker Flight (10k and 5k): Independence, MO
• July 4, Freedom Run (10k and 5k): Lenexa, KS
• July 10, Shawnee Mission Triathlon (triathlon and duathlon): Shawnee, KS
• July Date TBD, We Can Hear You Now (10k and 5k): Independence, MO
• July 23, Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run (50k, 20 mile, 10 mile): Kansas City, KS
• July 30, Win for KC (women’s triathlon): Smithville, MO

August

• August 7, Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy-Up (triathlon): Smithville, MO
• August 7, Psych Night Trail Run (10k and 5k): Kansas City, MO
• August 16, Jackson County Triathlon (triathlon and duathlon): Lee’s Summit, MO
• August 21, Parkville Chamber River Run (10k and 5k): Parkville, MO
• August 21, Race for Recovery (10k and 5k): Overland Park, KS

September

• September 3, Labor Day Dash (10k and 5k): Lee’s Summit, MO
• September 4, Go Girl Run (half marathon and 5k): Overland Park, KS
• September 10, Jesse James Festival Classic (10k and 5k): Kearney, MO
• September 10, Olathe Medical Center (triathlon and duathlon): Olathe, KS
• September 11, Plaza 10k (10k, 2m run/walk, kids run): Kansas City, MO
• September Date TBD, Heart of the Summit (10k, 5k, kids run): Lee’s Summit, MO
• September Date TBD, Run for Purple Peace (10k, 5k, kids run): Lee’s Summit, MO
• September 17, Helen Gold Run (10k, 5k, kids run): Overland Park, KS
• September 18, Paulina Cooper Dot to Dot (10k and 5k): Overland Park, KS
• September Date TBD, Platte County Community Center South (10k, 5k): Parkville, MO
• September 25, Broadway Bridge Run (half marathon, 10k): Kansas City, MO

October

• October Date TBD, Run for the Kids (10k and 5k): Liberty, MO
• October Date TBD, I Am Second Run (10k and 5k): Kansas City, MO
• October Date TBD, Larry Mattonen Marathon (50 miles, 50k, marathon, and half marathon): Blue Springs, MO
• October 29, Halloween Hustle (10k and 5k): Unity Village, MO
• October Date TBD, Operation Jack Zombie Run (half marathon and 5k): Shawnee, KS

November

• November 6, Kansas Half Marathon & 5k (half marathon and 5k): Lawrence, KS
• November 12, Longview Half Marathon (half marathon): Grandview, MO
• November 13, Gobbler Grind (marathon, half marathon, and 5k): Overland Park, KS
• November 19, Turkey Trails (10k and 5k): Independence, MO
• November 20, Pilgrim Pacer (marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k): Shawnee, KS
• November Date TBD, Dude, Where’s the Trail? (50k and 30k): Blue Springs, MO

December

• December Date TBD, Alternate Chill Run (10 miles): Kansas City, KS
• December 10, Candy Cane Course (10k and 5k): Independence, MO

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Good luck to all those participating in races in Kansas City 2016!