SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
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Featured event Upcoming KCRC events Training groups September - October races Shop at KC Running Company Recent results and photos
Now in its sixth year, the Plaza 10K has become Kansas City's signature 10K event and the largest 10K in Kansas and Missouri. The race benefits KidsTLC, a local organization whose mission is to provide opportunities that transforms kids and families in crisis while ensuring a safe environment. Join us for the race! Participants receive a race shirt, music, post-race food and beverages, large finisher's medal and custom race bib. Learn more and sign up at www.plaza10k.com. The Plaza 10K is the first race of the Heartland 30K Series. To learn more or register for the series, visit www.heartland30k.com.
Upcoming KCRC races
NEW RACE: KC PUMPKIN RUN The KC Pumpkin Run is a new 5K event from KC Running Company on Sunday, October 2 at Johnson Farms at 177th and Holmes in Belton, MO!
The event includes a 5K run/walk through the farm, a kids run for kids 8 and under, lots of fun activities for the whole family, and everyone gets a pumpkin! What a great way to kick off the fall season!
Johnson Farms is opening their Pumpkin Patch up to all race participants for free, including their 20 acre corn maze, their straw maze for little kids, the Big Kid Fort Barn, giant Tunnel Crawl and other activities, and all participants will receive a cup of apple cider after the race! You must sign up to participate and you must be ready to have a morning of fun! The race benefits Ozanam which was founded in 1948 and represents more than 65 years of providing the best quality services to at-risk youth, young adults and families. Through the years, Ozanam has grown from a single-service agency into a multi-service treatment center. On its main campus, Ozanam offers residential and day treatment programs for older adolescents. In the community, Ozanam provides transitional living services for young adults, professional mentoring for children in foster care, and consultation services for teachers and administrators in schools throughout the Midwest. Learn more about Ozanam at www.ozanam.org.
www.kcpumpkinrun.com
September races Natalie’s ART Run 5K - September 3 at 8:00 am Southcreek Office Park, Overland Park, KS We are hosting the 3rd annual Natalie’s A.R.T. 5K Fun Run to honor Natalie Fleischaker. The goal of this event is to raise funds toward making a difference in the childhood cancer community. The race begins and ends at South Creek Office Park and features a pancake breakfast when you finish! To learn about the event visit the website here. Labor Day 5K - September 5 at 7:30 am Leawood City Park, Leawood, KS Whether you're a veteran runner, a beginner, a wheelchair athlete or even a walker, this event is for you! The race begins at 7:30am. Immediately following the race, join us at the Lion's Shelter for post-race awards and an "all-you-can-eat" pancake breakfast provided by the Leawood Lion's Club. Learn more and sign up here! Run to DeFeet Hunger - September 10 at 8:00 am St. James United Methodist Church, Kansas City, MO Join the United Methodist Church and Harvesters-The Community Food Network for an annual event to eliminate hunger. Each week 66,000 people in our area receive food from Harvesters. Nearly half of those served are children. All proceeds will go to Harvesters. Join everyone at 9AM after the race to help pack lunches for area kids. Learn more about the event and register here. Dot to Dot 5K/10K - September 18, 7:30 am Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS Come join us for our Annual Paulina Cooper Dot to Dot Run/Walk. We hope to raise $50,000 to donate to pediatric brain tumor research. We can only do this with your help. All 10K participants will get a finisher’s medal! The race is part of the Heartland 30K Series. Visit www.heartland30k.com to register for the series. Learn more about the Dot to Dot 10K/5K and register here.
Old Town 10K - September 18, 7:30 am Old Town, Wichita, KS The Old Town 10K will take you on a flat and fast course through downtown Wichita, along the river, and through Riverside Park to return you to historic Old Town. Participants will receive a tech shirt, custom bib number, free photos and finishers medal! Learn more and register here. Sacred Steps 5K - September 24, 8:00 am Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS This event is a fun family event! Handmade medals from South Africa are awarded to the top three runners in each age group. All proceeds go directly to our missions initiatives in Africa for medical equipment, education, and community health. Past proceeds have helped provide medical supplies and wells for clean drinking water. Learn more and register here. Broadway Bridge Run - September 25 at 7:00 am Kauffman Center, Kansas City, MO Help support Special Olympics activities in Missouri by participating in the Broadway Bridge Run! The event offers a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Learn more about the Broadway Bridge Run and register here. The 10K is part of the Heartland 30K Series, three 10Ks in three weeks. To participate in the series register at www.heartland30k.com. War Horses for Veterans 5K - September 25 at 9:00 am Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO Proceeds benefit Kansas City area veterans’ organizations and this year we are proud to be supporting the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 243! They will be bring their HUEY on race day...come out and see what it a real Vietnam Era Helicopter is like! All finisher’s will receive a medal! Learn more and register here. Regalia Run 5K - September 25 at 8:30 am UMKC, Kansas City, MO The Regalia Run 5K is the kick-off to Founders’ Week – a week set aside and hosted by the UMKC Alumni Association as a way to honor and celebrate the university’s heritage and traditions. Proceeds from the Regalia Run/Walk will benefit UMKC student scholarships. Learn more and register here.
LONGVIEW HALF MARATHON & 5K
New this year - 5K race!
Store Locations: Leawood - 4760 W 135th St, Leawood, KS Lee’s Summit, MO - 1555 NE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO
October races Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm
Blazin' the Burg 5K - Downtown Louisburg, KS
Oct 1 @7:00 am
Roots N Blues N BBQ Half Marathon & 10K - Stephens Lake Park, Columbia, MO
Oct 2 @ 7:30 am
Diabetes Dash for Life 5K/10K - American Academy of Family Physicians, Leawood, KS
Oct 2 @ 8:00 am
KC Pumpkin Run 5K - Johnson Farms, Belton, MO
Oct 8 @ 8:00 am
Mustache Dash 5K - Park Place, Leawood, KS
Oct 9 @ 8:00 am
Bill Cross 5K Walk/Run for BackSnacks - Zona Rosa, Kansas City, MO
Oct 9 @ 8:00 am
Lace Up for Learning 5K - Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Oct 15 @ 7:00 am
KC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K – Washington Square Park, Kansas City, MO
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am
Seize the Day 5K – Corporate Woods, Overland Park, KS
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am
Olathe Charities 5K - College Boulevard Activity Center, Olathe, KS
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am
Julia's Warriors Run for Hope 5K - Smithville High School, Smithville, MO
Oct 22 @ 8:30 am
Nebraska Furniture Mart 5K Run/Walk Halloween Run - Kansas City, KS
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am
Spooky 5K Run - 133rd & State Line, Leawood, KS
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Monster Dash 5K - City Market, Kansas City, MO
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am
SAFEHOME Halloween 5K - SouthCreek Office Park, Overland Park, KS
Recent results and photos Head for the Cure 5K Rainbow Coalition 5K Diva Dash 5K Birthday Bash 5K Rivalry Run 5K Martin City Beer Mile Friday Night Lights 5K Sound of the City 5K/10K Digital Ally Open 5K Independence School District 5K Rock the Crossroads 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
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