AUGUST NEWSLETTER
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Featured event Upcoming KCRC events Training groups August - September races Shop at KC Running Company Recent results and photos
Upcoming KCRC races
August races The Glow Run 5K - August 6 at 9:00pm Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO The Glow Run 5K is returning to Kansas City on Saturday, August 6 at 9 pm. Join us for this fun event, new this year - more music! Once you cross the finish line, visit the awards tent where you get to choose your finisher's medal! To learn about the event visit the website here.
Friday Night Lights 5K Run/Walk - August 6 at 8:00pm Lee’s Summit West High School, Lee’s Summit, MO The Friday Night Lights 5K in Lee's Summit on August 6 raises money for the Lee's Summit West High School Touchdown Club and football program. Join us for this evening run that begins at 8pm! Learn more and sign up here!
Martin City Beer Mile - Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 pm KCRC Office (411 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO) Join for the 2nd annual Beer Mile and Beer Mile relay. Individual participants will drink four 12 oz. beers, one before each 1/4 mile leg of the event. Team participants will each drink one 12 oz. beer before their 1/4 mile leg of the race. There will be prizes for the top overall male, top overall female and members of the top male, top female and top coed teams. All participants will receive a race shirt. Join the Facebook event page to invite your friends and sign up to attend at www.runsignup.com/martincitybeermile.
Rivalry Run 5K - August 13, 8:00am Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO Join us for the 6th Annual Rivalry Run, one of the most spirited 5Ks in the area. The Rivalry Run is a great way to show your pride while also raising funds and awareness to prevent domestic violence in the Kansas City community. Participants receive a finisher’s medal and compete for overall and age group awards. Learn more and register here.
Birthday Bash 5K - August 14, 7:30am Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS You're invited to help us blow out the candles on our inaugural American Cancer Society Birthday Bash 5K! Give yourself the gift of celebrating lives saved from cancer and honor those who have fought. All race registrants will receive a T-Shirt (if registered by July 25, 2016) and a finisher’s medal at the end of the race. Learn more and register here.
Rainbow Coalition 5K Run - August 20, 8:00am Kansas City Museum, Kansas City, MO The Rainbow Coalition 5K Run allows members of the LGBTQ community and allies an opportunity to unite in the effort to end discrimination and achieve equal opportunities for all in Kansas City, no matter the fitness level! Costumes that show your pride and support are ALWAYS welcome! This year we have partnered with the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP). Learn more and register here.
Head for the Cure 5K - August 28 at 8:00am Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS Help defeat brain cancer, step by step, and raise money for brain cancer research by joining Head for the Cure on Sunday, August 28 at Corporate Woods at 8 am! Our 5K events are not only successful fundraisers, but unique tributes to those who are fighting brain cancer and those who have lost their battles. Participants receive a finisher’s medal. Learn more and register here.
Diva Dash 5K & Lil’ Princess Fun Run - Aug 20, 7:30am
Store Locations: Leawood - 4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS Lee’s Summit, MO - 1555 NE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO
September races Sept 3 @ 8:00 am
Natalie’s ART Run 5K - Southcreek Office Park, Overland Park, KS
Sept 5 @7:30 am
Labor Day 5K - Leawood City Park, Leawood, KS
Sept 10 @ 8:00 am
Run to DeFeet Hunger - Kansas City, MO
Sept 18 @ 7:30 am
Dot to Dot 5K/10K - Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS
Sept 18 @ 7:30 am
Old Town 10K - Old Town Wichita, KS
Sept 24 @ 8:00 am
Sacred Steps 5K - Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS
Sept 25 @ 7:00 am
Broadway Bridge Run - Kauffman Center, Kansas City, MO
Sept 25 @ 9:00 am
War Horses for Veterans 5K - Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO
Sept 27 @ 8:30 am
Regalia Run 5K - UMKC, Kansas City, MO
Recent results and photos YMCA 5K Putting the Boots to ALS 5K Momentum 5K Life Conference Stars & Stripes 5K PD Donut Dash 5K Heart Association 5K Kevin Gray Father’s Day 5K CASA Superhero 5K Leawood Rotary 5K Miles Against Melanoma 5K Heroes for Hospice 5K
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Train with KC Running Company KCRC Groupies KC Running Company has a regular schedule of free group runs at both stores. All levels of runners/walkers are welcome! Groupie run participants also save 20% off most full priced merchandise in the store. Follow the KC Running Company Groupies Facebook page and training calendar for updates. Tuesday speed session - 6pm at Leawood store (4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS) Wednesday groupie run - 6pm at Lee's Summit store (1555 NE Douglas St) Thursday groupie run - 6pm the Leawood store Sunday long run - 7am at the Leawood store
Hoka Test Run Thursday, July 21 at 6 pm - Leawood store (4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS) Try out the new Clifton 3, Vanquish or Clayton on your evening run!
Diva Running Event Saturday, August 6 at 7 am-9 am - Leawood store (4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS) More details to come at www.facebook.com/kcrunningcompany! Morning will include breakfast, mimosas and a guest speaker!
Pop Up Group Run - Country Club Plaza Thursday, August 25 at 6 pm - Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO More information to come. Follow www.facebook.com/kcrunningcompany for updates.
November Project and Saucony Group Run Sunday, August 28 at 7 am - Leawood KCRC store (4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS) www.kcrunningcompany.com/train
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