MASTER PIECES
Magazine of Mid-America Running Association July-August 2017 Master Pieces JULY - AUGUST Magazine of Mid-America Running Association 2017 www.mararunning.org
This Issue Get Active! **************** For Good! By: Renee Kidwell 2 Karen’s Column Renee Kidwell 3 Happy 4th of July! Enjoying the Outdoors 4-5 Color Storm 5K It was a Friday afternoon at work as things were winding down 6 Bio on KC’s -Ralph Hall MD and folks, eager for a few days off ,were chatting about plans 7 Roberta’s Recipes-Tasty -Traveling for the weekend. A co-worker asked me what I was going to be 8-9 Mother’s Day 5K doing over the next few days. Before I answered, my mind went 10 Night Hawk 50K/10&20 Miler to the ‘To-do list’ I had created the night before. It seems that 11 Summer Running Tips there are always a variety of tasks, chores and projects that eagerly 12-13 5K Home Run await the weekend hours. I wasn’t going to share the whole list with them, so I quickly answered that I had a lot of yard work, Cover Photo: Trae Rickford with his mowing & weeding to do. The response I received, “Oh, I hate Sweet Escort toward the finish doing that kind of stuff”. My reply, Well, I love being outside 5K Home Run-Lawrence whether, working, playing, or relaxing. I’m stuck in an office building most of the week, so when I’m home, it’s outdoors for Photo by: Gene Wee me. Plus, doing some strenuous work in the yard is a good cross- training opportunity, the way I look at it. Whatever your ‘to-do list’ or plans are through the week or on a weekend, I’m hopeful you are truly enjoying the nature and beauty around you, the blessings of being physically able to be active and partake in Note: Please send all articles, photos, ad inquiries to Renee Kidwell at running, biking, swimming, rowing, walking, etc. While you [email protected]. are out there, be sure to take pre-cautions for yourself and family with the heat & hudmidity that these next few months bring us. Wishing youa Wonderful Healthy Summer of 2017!
Sustaining Memberships are listed on page 2 • Master Pieces Staff Editor: Renee Kidwell Writers: Webmaster: Stevan Ryan Karen Raymer, Photographers: Gene Wee, Roberta Washburn Michael Chaffee, Calendar and Distribution Editor: Stevan Ryan Dr. Ralph Hall
• Master Pieces is published six times per year by Mid-America Running Association. Applications for membership are available at www.mararunning.org. For advertising information and deadlines, contact: Renee Kidwell at [email protected].
1 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Karen’s Column By Karen Raymer President of MARA
July - August 2017
There was a report on the news recently, that most 16 year olds these days have about the same fitness level as 60 year olds. Well, as a runner and bicyclist for 46 years and most of our friends are runners and bicyclist as well, I know several 16 year olds that could never keep up with these 60 ( and older) year olds! Perhaps, I am out of touch, but most of the young people I see these days are not fit at all! It seems if they are not involved with organized sports, they are not physically active at all. Friends I have that are physically active and have teenagers, their teens seem to be more active than the "average" teen. I guess " lead by example" is always the best. I know when our son and daughter were teens, they saw how beneficial exercise was to us and they both were very active. Our son loved to bicycle and our daughter loved to play tennis. Both are still very active as adults and have passed that on to their children.
When I see large groups of young people and see the amount of them that are obese, it saddens me. You certainly cannot make them exercise, but I think if more of their parents were active, they too would be. Our country has certainly become so much more sedentary over the last several decades. How do we turn this around? I also believe that our young people are just too wrapped up in their "electronic" devices and are not spending time exercising. There again, how do we get these young people to understand the importance of physical fitness? I know there have been running programs set up by different clubs, etc. Some have been very successful, some have not. Like I said earlier, you can't make young people be physically active, but how do we get them to WANT to be physically active??? Wishing you happy and healthy running and/or walking. Karen
Sustaining MARA Members
Anna & John Allen Leawood, KS Lexa Alley Merriam, KS Diane Bahr Leavenworth, KS Dave Boone Overland Park, KS Mary Boyce & Mary Desch Wichita, KS John Cookinham Kansas City, MO Rick Hogan Leawood, KS Ann Nelson Fairway, KS Howard Nies Kansas City, KS Karen & Keith Raymer Raymore, MO Barb Rinne & Family Lee’s Summitt, MO Gretchen & Stevan Ryan Olathe, KS Garth & Nancy Smith Overland Park, KS Richard Stainbrook & Family Pomona, KS Kermit Trout Overland Park, KS Tim Wigger Shawnee, KS Eugene & Marsha Wren Shawnee Mission, KS
2 Master Pieces July/August 2017 3 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Color Storm 5k English Landing, Parkville, MO --JUNE 11, 2017
Bringing happiness to Kansas City! Athletes Ran/walked/danced through a "storm" of color along the beautiful Missouri River. Color euphoria and elation awaited all in what shaped up to be the perfect beautiful Storm!
IT’S A COLOR STORM PHOTO GALLERY!!!
Photos By: Michael Chaffee
4 Master Pieces July/August 2017 IT’S A COLOR STORM PHOTO GALLERY!!!
Photos By: Michael Chaffee
5 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Ralph R. Hall M.D. Brief Curriculum Vitae May 17, 2017
Born: Colorado Springs Colorado 2/19/1926 High school, Leoti, Kansas Unbeaten in mile and 880 yd run during all 4 years of high School Army Air Force 1943-45 B.A. University of Denver 1951 Distinguished Military Graduate ROTC Athletic scholarship track and cross country M.D. University of Kansas 1957 Internship St Luke’s Hospital Kansas City Missouri (650 beds) Internal Medicine Residency-St Luke’s Hospital & University of Kansas medical Center Fellowship Endocrinology and Metabolism Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, Ca. 1961-1979 Director of Medical Education and Research, St Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri 1962-1969 Director Chronic Dialysis Program- one of first 3 programs in US 1970 Co-founded first Cardiac Rehabilitation program in Mid West at Kansas City YMCA (received National YMCA “Creative Program Award-1966) 1972-80 Consultant to Kansas City Royals-managed most of medical problems and in charge of health exams and nutrition advice at Spring Training Camp 1974-1980 1/2 time as Assistant Dean and Chairman of Curriculum Committee and member of Committee Planning 6 year medical school for students coming directly out of high School- University of Missouri at Kansas City. 1978-83 Board of Directors American College of Sports Medicine-1980-83 chairman Continuing Medical Education Committee. 1979-80 Consultant to University of Benghazi Medical School, Benghazi, Libya 1980-82 Vice President for Medical Affairs St Luke’s Hospital, Assoc Dean UMKC Medical School 1982-87 Sr. Vice President for Medical Affairs Lutheran Medical Center, Wheatridge, Co. 1989-2006 NCAA drug testing crew 1984-87 Assoc Professor of Medicine University of Colorado. 1985-87 Certificate in Finance University of Denver. 1987-88 Hired to be Vice President for Medical Affairs Long Beach Memorial Medical Center but became acting Chief Operating Officer (1000 beds). And Associate Dean University of California School of Medicine 1991 won age group (60-65) Triple Crown of Running –Colorado Springs 10K, Garden of the Gods 10 miles and Pikes Peak Assent. 1994-1997 Professor of Medicine and Assoc. Dean University of Missouri School of Medicine and Director of Medical Education and Research St Luke’s Hospital, Kansas city Missouri. 1999-2004 Associate Editor “Internal Medicine Alert” 1999 2003 Consulting Editor Diabetes Management 1997-2002 Medical Education Director, Colorado Personalized Medical Education Program. Had contract with 17 states to evaluate and rehabilitate physicians with Academic problems. 2002-2008 Consultant to private commercial continuing medical education programs and medical writer Published 3 chaptesr in medical text books and over 200 articles in medical journals..(The majority on nutrition, exercise and metabolism.) 1989-2002 Drug testing and medical care Hawaii Iron Man.
6 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Roberta's Recipe Resource For Runners By: Roberta Washburn, MBA, RD, LD
Tasty Traveling Rainbow on A Stick with Pot of Gold Dip The Secret - Be Prepared! --- fresh fruit is often more convenient to eat if cut up – this is a good option if you have a cooler. Make fruit kabobs on 6-inch wooden skewers by alternating various colors of fruit: Red- strawberries, raspberries, red apple chunks, watermelon chunks Orange – orange chunks, mandarin oranges, papaya chunks, cantaloupe chunks Green – green grapes, green apple chunks, kiwi chunks, honeydew melon chunks Blue- blueberries Purple – purple grapes
To make pot of gold dip: place ½ cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt in a container. Spoon ¼ cup crushed pineapple on As we enjoy the fun summer months, many of us top of the yogurt. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with like to travel and relax with some much needed time cinnamon. Keep chilled. to get away to see friends and family or take in new sights. Weekends, holidays, vacations and workdays can all mean travel. Whether for an extended period, or perhaps just a short stay or day trip, one of the secrets to keeping our fitness and healthy eating habits intact is to be prepared, just like the scout’s motto. We can travel fit wherever we go by filling the briefcase, backpack or cooler with smart snacks and searching for fitness opportunities along the travel route. As with most things in the life, the key is often balance. Savvy travelers know that one has to be flexible. It is always a good idea to balance food intake over several days and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies fit regular fitness activities in whenever possible. ---chocolaty and light – at about 100 calories per cookie All too often, travel means fast food at an airport ½ cup whole wheat flour or drive-thrus and convenience store pit stops, along ¼ cup rolled oats with too much sitting and little activity. Whether ¼ teaspoon baking soda you are on the road for business or pleasure, you can ½ teaspoon cinnamon avoid health hazards with just a little preparation. By 6 Tablespoons butter, softened planning ahead, making wise choices while dining 6 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons sugar out, and bringing some food and snacks with you (if 1 egg feasible), you can eat better, feel better, enjoy more 1 teaspoon vanilla and get more done – wherever you are. In the car, ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips “coolers are cool” and one can bring fruits, veggies and ¼ cup chopped walnuts plenty of protein foods, such as cheese, yogurt, hard ¼ cup dried cherries boiled eggs, deli meat, hummus, etc. to supplement In a bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg meals and snacks on the road. Even a peanut butter and vanilla, beat until smooth. Blend in flour, oats, baking sandwich and some fresh fruit, like my sister and I soda and cinnamon. Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts and recently enjoyed in an airport together, can be a cherries. Drop 20 dough balls (1 tbsp. each) convenient, cost effective and nutritious option. onto 2 greased cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Here are some more ideas: Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 9 minutes.
7 Master Pieces July/August 2017 At the Start - lots of joy jumping for the photographers
Daisy's herding skills at the start
The tree at Corporate Woods.
Pre-race warmup Mother’s Day 5K Photos By: Gene Wee - RunLawrence.com Continued on Page 9
8 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Leaders at the front after the start - Dana Stumpff (1044, Overland Park, 2nd place), Michelle Andrew (2330, Topeka, winner), Brooke Watson (Olathe, (hidden behind Andrew, 3rd), Emily Bilger (2825, Mission, 5th), Carrie Mugridge
Encouraging the Moms!
Suzie Turner Seada Ali (Overland Park) post race stretching
Terry Mann Fun Selfie - three generations MichelleAndrew- overall winner.
Photos By: Gene Wee - RunLawrence.com
9 Master Pieces July/August 2017 The Night Hawk 50k and 10/20 Miler -Clinton Lake -- June 24, 2017 The course consists of mostly rugged trails through the beautiful Clinton Lake North Shore woods. The race loop heads out on the white trail to Land's End (~6 1/2 miles) and returns to the Start/Finish line on the blue trail (~3 1/2 miles). The 10 Miler is 1 loop, the 20 Miler is 2 loops, and the 50K is a 3 loop race with each loop covering 10.3 miles. PHOTO PICS OF FRIENDLY FACES * FAMILY MEMORIES * TONS OF FUN FOUND DURING THE NIGHT HAWK
Well earned relaxation
Race directors giving last minute instructions
Winner of the 10 miler
Photos by: Michael Chaffee
10 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Summer Running Tips By: runnersrescue.com Acclimatization
It is advisable to gradually build up your tolerance Hydration During Running for running in warmer conditions. To acclimatize to the heat you should spend 1-2 weeks running from Summer running obviously increases the core body 2-6 miles a day and then gradually building up your temperature. On average a runner will expend 500- mileage in the heat. You may wish to run in the 1500 kcal/hr depending on the experience and fitness morning or late evening when the humidity is at its of the runner. Body metabolism means that energy lowest. Alternatively if you are worried about your produced is 25% efficient. 75% of energy is used for personal safety then a treadmill in an air conditioned the production of heat; this can be difficult during gym may be a safer option. summer running.
• Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn to your skin.
• Replace running shoes every 300-400 miles. We recommend you drink adequate fluid 30-45 • Do not break in new running shoes on a long run minutes before running and then a cupful every 10- but rather break them in over a series of shorter runs. 15 minutes. Experts have recommended 6-8 oz every 20 minutes while you run. Most popular sports drinks • Make sure you wear your running socks when you have a low level of electrolytes and also carbohydrates are buying running shoes. to helps speed up glycogen replacement. After exercise • Try and wear synthetic fibre socks which will help to you should try and drink more water than necessary evaporate moisture away from your skin and prevent to speed up recovery. blisters.
Some runners prefer the taste of sports drinks • Control excessive foot sweating during summer in comparison to plain water. Experts have also running. recommended the use of carbohydrate protein drinks or milkshakes to rapidly replenish glycogen stores after • Wear light weight shorts and t-shirts to allow for a run. These drinks also help to catabolize muscles for evaporation of moisture. energy and help muscles repair quickly after a run. The above advice can be used for all types of running • Monitor any medical conditions you may have conditions but is especially important during summer such as high blood pressure. Certain conditions can running. This is due to the warmer environment increase by summer running. deplenishing glycogen stores more quickly. In most cases runners suffer from heat stroke and heat • DO NOT over estimate your fitness, have realistic exhaustion due to poor hydration. running targets.
11 Master Pieces July/August 2017 The 5K Home Run in Lawrence was on May 29 (Memorial Day)
The 5K Home Run is held to benefit Lawrence Family Promise and Lawrence Community Shelter. 1stTwoMales: Henry Nelson beat Ebo Browne (Lawrence) to the finish to take Bridget Valliere was the 1st in the 2017 5K Home Run. overall female winner.
Using art as the vehicle, Van Go is devoted to delivering constructive activities to youth at risk for drug and alcohol use, Runners started by the Douglas County teen pregnancy, truancy or delinquency. Founded in 1997 as an Courthouse. The Lawrence Busker Festival innovative way to help fill existing gaps in social services, Van was held the three previous days Go has been a lifeline for hundreds of kids and teens in crisis, in downtown Lawrence. providing them with valuable life and job skills as they create art Photos By: Gene Wee - RunLawrence.com for the community.
12 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Bubbles of fun in the park
Approaching the finish Trae Rickford has a sweet escort
Bobcat Runner - Bobcat runners are part of the marathon club program at Langston Hughes Elementary.
Mackenzie & John Kerns.
Try Writing Cursive - another interesting point along the route. Photos By: Gene Wee - RunLawrence.com
13 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Mid-America Running Association Schedule of Kansas City Local and Regional Races This race schedule is a service of Mid-America Running Association. Support MARA and join today! Send additions, changes, & corrections to [email protected] New race submissions should include the information shown below. This schedule includes Running Races in KC Metro or a short drive from KC, and, select other events. To search for races - http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/Default.aspx Some races have limited field sizes, and may fill up (sell out) early, so if you want to run a particular race, register for it quickly. Races that have dates highlighted with yellow are tentative. Date Day Start Name & Distance Race Location Race Site / Registration
July 2017
Firecracker Flight Bass Pro Jul 1 Sat 8:00 AM Firecracker Flight 5K & 10K Independence, MO
Fire in the Sky 5K Run Banner Creek Reservoir Jul 1 Sat 8:00 AM Holton, KS a
Summit Fair Shopping Center Jul 4 Tue 7:00 AM Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk Stars and Stripes 5K Run/Walk Lee's Summit, MO
Lenexa Freedom Run Old Town Lenexa Jul 4 Tue 7:00 AM Lenexa Freedom Run 5K & 10K Lenexa, KS
Cessna Stadium Jul 4 Tue 7:30 AM Stars and Stripes 5K Stars and Stripes 5K Wichita, KS
Ward Parkway Shopping Center Jul 4 Tue 7:30 AM Four on the Fourth Four on the Fourth Kansas City, MO
High Park Jul 4 Tue 7:30 AM Derby Firecracker Derby Firecracker Derby, KS
Heritage Park Jul 4 Tue 7:30 AM Coors Freedom Run Coors Freedom Run Junction CIty, KS
Jul 7 Fri 7:30 PM Red White & Green Estate 5K Run Mexico, MO Red White & Green Estate 5K Run
Wichita South High School Jul 8 Sat 7:00 AM Titan 10K & One Mile Quick Run/Walk Titan 10K Wchita, Kansas
Midnight Madness Downtown Jul 8 Sat 7:30 AM Midnight Madness 5K, 10K & 15K Combo Ames, IA
True Grit Challenge Jul 8 Sat 8:00 AM Eldorado, KS True Grit Challenge 5K, 10K & 15K Combo
Heritage Park Soccer Fields Jul 8 Sat 8:00 AM Heartland Soccer Assoc. 5K Run Heartland Soccer 5K Olathe, KS
Gans Creek Recreation Area Jul 8 Sat 8:30 AM SPLAT! Jr. Ostacle Course Mud Run SPLAT! Jr. Obstacle Mud Run Columbia, MO
Heritage Park Jul 8 Sat 11:30 AM 5K Hunger Run/Walk SPLAT! Jr. Obstacle Mud Run Olathe, KS
Open Options Shawnee Mission Shawnee Mission Park Jul 9 Sun 7:00 AM Open Options Shawnee Mission Tri Triathlon & Duathlon Shawnee, Kansas
Clinton State Park Jul 15 Sat 7:00 AM The Snake The Snake Lawrence, KS
YMCA Jul 15 Sat 7:00 AM Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Fun Run Walk Amelia Earhart 2K/8K Atchison, KS
Tonganoxie Family Practice Jul 15 Sat 7:30 AM Tonganoxie Summer Spray 5K LMH 5K Summer Spray Tonganoxie, KS
Corporate Woods Jul 15 Sat 7:30 AM Birthday Bash 5K Birthday Bash 5K Overland Park, KS
14 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Sunflower State Games Cauldron Run Shawnee Lake Shelter House #4 Jul 15 Sat 8:00 AM Cauldron Run 5K & 10K Topeka, KS
Rockhurst High School Jul 15 Sat 8:00 AM Putting the Boots to ALS 5K Putting the Boots to ALS 5K Kansas City, MO
Edgewood Drive Jul 15 Sat 8:00 AM Kyle's Summer Classic 5K Run/Walk Kyle Billington Memorial 5K Jefferson City, MO
Lake Shawnee Jul 15 Sat 9:30 AM Bill Gomez 5K Bill Gomez 5K Topeka, KS
Jul 16 Sun 7:00 AM Lake Atwood 10M - Kansas Oldest Race Atwood, KS Lake Atwood 10M
The Waterfront Jul 16 Sun 7:00 AM Waterfront Triathlon Waterfront Triathlon Wichita, KS
Jul 16 Sun 8:00 AM Barnyard Boogie - 1M, 2M & 10K Blue Raids, KS Barnyard Boogie
Waterfall Park Jul 16 Sun 8:00 AM Don't Melt Away 5K Don't Melt Away 5K Independence, MO
Prairie Series Day 6 Jul 21 Fri 5:30 AM Hiawatha, KS Prairie Series Day 6 Marathon, Half, 50K, 5K,
Prairie Series Day 7 Jul 22 Sat 5:30 AM St. Joseph, MO Prairie Series Day 7 Marathon, Half, 50K, 5K,
King Field House Jul 22 Sat 6:00 AM 10-5-2 Prairie Run 10-5-2 Pairie Run Ft. Riley, KS
Recreation Park Jul 22 Sat 7:00 AM Cameron Triathlon Cameron Triathlon Cameron, MO
Museum at Prairie Fire Jul 22 Sat 7:30 AM Sock it to Cancer 5K Sock it to Cancer 5K Overland Park, KS
Jul 22 Sat 7:30 AM Rodeo Run 8/4/1 Pretty Prairie, KS Rodeo Run
REI Store Jul 22 Sat 7:30 AM Digital Ally Open 5K Digital Ally Open 5K Overland Park, KS
Illif Commons Jul 22 Sat 8:00 AM Sunflower Games Cross Country 5K Sunflower Games Cross Country 5K Topeka, KS
William Christman High School Jul 22 Sat 8:00 AM ISD Wellness Expo and 5K ISD Wellness Expo & 5K Independence, MO
Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run Wyandotte County Lake Park Jul 22 Sat 8:00 AM Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run 50K, 20-Mile, 10-Mile Trail Run Kansas City, KS
Independence Academy Jul 22 Sat 8:30 AM L.I.N.K. 5K Run/Walk L.I.N.K. 5K Run/Walk Independence, MO
Longview Recreation Jul 23 Sun 7:15 AM TRiKC Longview Jr Triathlon, ages 1-17 TRiKC Triathlon Lee's Summit, MO
Show Me State Games Phillips Lake Jul 23 Sun 8:00 AM Show Me State Games Triathlon & Duathlon Columbia, MO
Washburn University Jul 23 Sun 8:00 AM Sunflower Games - Orienteering Sunflower Games - Orienteering Topeka, KS
Jul 23 Sun 9:00 AM Drizzle Sizzle 5K & Tutu Trot 1M Fun Run Grain Valley, Mo Drizzle Sizzle 5K
Psych Night Trail Run Wyandotte County Lake Park Jul 28 Fri 8:30 PM Psych Night Trail Run 10K, 5K Night Run Kansas City, KS
15 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Sailboat Cove Park Jul 29 Sat 7:30 AM WIN for KC Women's Triathlon Smithville Lake WIN for KC Women's Triathlon Smithville, MO
Perry State Park Jul 29 Sun 8:00 AM Sunflower State Games - Adventure Race Adventure Race Topeka, KS
Unity Village Jul 29 Sun 9:00 AM Grant's Cause for Spina Bifida 5K Grant's Cause for Spina Bifida 5K Lee's Summit, MO
Corporate Woods Jul 30 Sat 8:00 AM Diva Dash 5K & Lil' Princess Girls Run Diva Dash Overland Park, KS
Waterfall Park Jul 30 Sat 8:00 AM Sound of the City - 5K/10K/Kids Sounds of the City Independence, MO
Bethel Park Jul 30 Sat 8:00 AM Show Me State Games - 5K/10K Show Me State Games - 5K/10K Columbia, MO
August 2017
Lee's Summit West High School Aug 4 Fri 8:00 PM Friday Night Lights Titan 5k Run/Walk Friday Night Lights Titan 5k Run/Walk Lee's Summit, MO
Wyandotte County Lake Park Aug 4 Fri 8:30 PM Psych Night 5K & 10K Trail Run Main Entrance Psych Night 5K & 10K Trail Run Kansas City, KS
Sailboat Cove Aug 4 Fri 8:30 PM Lunatic 5K Lunatic 5K Smithville, MO
Goessel High School Aug 5 Sat 7:00 AM Threshing Days 5K Run Threshing Days 5K Goessel, KS
Mill Creek Elementary School Aug 5 Sat 7:00 AM Great Sandbagger 10K Great Sandbagger 10K Columbia, MO
New Century Air Center Aug 5 Sat 7:30 AM Spencer C. Duncan - Make it Count 5K Spencer C. Duncan - Make it Count 5K Gardner, KS
Bass Pro Aug 5 Sat 8:00 AM Old Grey Mare Run Old Grey Mare Run Independence, MO
Kanza Park Aug 5 Sat 8:00 AM Ransom 5K/10K Run/Walk Ransom Run Ottawa, KS
Old DB Aug 5 Sat 8:00 AM USDB Great Escape 5K USDB Great Escape 5K Ft. Leavenworth, KS
Oak Glenn Winery Aug 5 Sat 8:00 AM Beer & Bagel Off Road Race | Missouri 4 Miles Beer & Bagel Off Road Race Herman, MO
Aug 5 Sat 8:00 AM Beer and Bagel 4M Trail Run Herman, MO Beer and Bagel 4M Trail Run
Courthouse Aug 5 Sat 9:00 AM Pace Car Chris Schuetz Memorial Run/Walk Pace Car Run/Walk Holton, KS
Smithville Lake Aug 6 Sun 7:00 AM Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy-Up! Triathlon Cowboy-Up! Triathlon Smithville, MO
922 Crazy Horse Road Aug 6 Sun 7:30 AM Crazy Horse 10K Crazy Horse 10K Hutchinson, KS
Rock Away Night & Day Branded B Ranch Aug 11 Sat 8:30 PM Rock Away Night & Day Night Half Marathon Meriden, KS
Run for Your Momma Marion County Lake Aug 12 Sat 6:30 AM Run for Your Momma 1/2 Marathon, 1/2 Half Marathon Relay, 5K Marion, KS
Clinton State Park Aug 12 Sat 7:00 AM Birthday Bad Ass Birthday Bad Ass Lawrence, KS
16 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Carey Park Aug 12 Sat 7:00 AM Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlons Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlons Hutchinson, KS
Donaldson West Side Park Aug 12 Sat 7:30 AM 5K Poker Run & Kids Go Fish Run 5K Poker Run Maryville, MO
Swope Trails Aug 12 Sat 8:00 AM Run for Raptors 5K Trail Run Run for the Raptors Kansas City, MO
Unity Village Campus Aug 12 Sat 9:00 AM Mud & Muck Run 5K Mud & Muck Run Lee's Summit, MO
Rock Away Night & Day Branded B Ranch Aug 12 Sat 11:00 AM Rock Away Night & Day 50M Trail Run Meriden, KS
Clinton State Park Aug 12 Sat 6:00 PM Legend Black Night Triathlon Legend Black Night Triathlon Lawrence, KS
Arrowhead Stadium Aug 13 Sun 6:30 AM Hy-Vee Pinky Swear 5K & Fun Run Kansas City, MO Hy-Vee Pinky Swear 5K
Corporate Lake Aug 13 Sun 8:00 AM Diva Dash 5K & Lil' Princess Girls Run Diva Dash 5K Columbia, MO
Aug 13 Sun 8:30 AM BIGGSteps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K Overland Park, KS BIGGsteps
Tidbow Trot Second & Elm Street Aug 19 Sat 7:00 AM Tidbow Trot 5-Mile Race & 2 Mile Walk Bonner Springs, KS
Cliff Drive Aug 19 Sat 8:00 AM Rainbow Run 5K Walk/Run Rainbow Run Kansas City, MO
Sportsman Field Aug 19 Sat 8:00 AM CASA Superhero Run - 5K & 10K CASA Superhero Run Leavenworth, KS
Lake Shawnee Aug 19 Sat 8:00 AM R(un) for One 5K R(un) for One Topeka, KS
Stockyards Brewing Company Aug 19 Sat 7:30 PM Rock the Stockyards 5K Rock the Stockyards 5K Kansas City, MO
Heritage Park Aug 20 Sun 8:00 AM Race for Recovery 5/10K Race for Recovery Olathe, KS
English Landing Park Aug 20 Sun 7:00 AM Parkville 5K/10K River Run Parkville 5K/10K River Run Parkville, MO
Summit Fair Shopping Center Aug 20 Sun 8:00 AM Run Like A Girl 5k Lee's Summit Run Like a Girl LS Lee's Summit, MO
Aug 26 Sat 7:00 AM Wakefield Birthday Bash 10K & 1M Color Run Wakefield, KS Wakefield Birthday Bash
Broken Arrow Park Aug 26 Sat 7:30 AM Rexy Run 5K Rexy Run 5K Lawence, KS
Downtown Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Rivalry Run 5K Rivalry Run Kansas City, MO
Royals Charities Kauffman Stadium Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Royals Charities 5K Run/Walk Kansas City, MO
Kill Creek Park Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM JCPRD U Kids Triathlon JCPRD U Kids Triathlon Olathe, KS
Heritage Park Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Running with Wings 5K Running with Wings Olathe, KS
Tuttle Creek State Park Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Speedy PD 5K/10K Speedy PD 5K/10K Manhattan, KS
17 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Peters Recreation Complex Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K Manhattan, KS
Providence Medical Center Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Rock, Roll & Run 5K Rock,Roll & Run5K Bonner Springs, KS
3400 SE Leisure Lane Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Kansas Law Enforcement - Race to Remember Race to Remember Topeka, KS
Swope Park Aug 26 Sat 8:00 AM Race to Read 5K Race to Read Kansas City, MO
Blue Springs High School Aug 26 Sat 10:00 AM Officer Down 5K Officer Down 5K Blue Springs, MO
840 NW Blue Parkway Aug 27 Sun 8:00 AM Run Like a Girl 5K & Lil' Girls Fun Run Run Like a Girl Lee's Summit, MO
Head for the Cure Corporate Woods Aug 27 Sun 8:00 AM Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk Overland Park, KS
September 2017
Labor Day Dash Downtown Sep 2 Sat 8:00 AM Labor Day Dash 5K & 10K Run Lee's Summit, MO
English Landing Park Sep 3 Sun 7:00 AM Orange Rush 5K Orange Rush 5K Parkville, MO
Miller Memorial Park Sep 3 Sun 8:00 AM De Soto Family Fun 5K De Soto Family Fun 5K De Soto, KS
Hearnes Center Sep 4 Mon 6:00 AM Heart of America Marathon Heart of America Marathon Columbia, MO
Leawood City Park Sep 4 Mon 7:30 AM Labor Day 5K Run & Walk Labor Day 5K Leawood, KS
The Hawk Clinton Lake Sep 9 Sat 6:00 AM The Hawk 100 Mile, 50 Mile &b Marathon Lawrence, KS
English Landing Sep 9 Sat 7:00 AM Blue Ribbon 10K & 5K Run, 2.5K Walk Blue Ribbon 10K & 5K Parkville, MO
Snow Creek Sep 9 Sat 7:30 AM Rugged Maniac Obstacle Race - Kansas City Rugged Maniac Race Weston, MO
Jesse James Festival 5K/10K Downtown Sep 9 Sat 8:00 AM Jesse James Festival Bill James Classic and Fun Run Kearney, MO
Bass Pro Shops Sep 9 Sat 8:00 AM Run 4 Hope Run 4 Hope Independence, MO
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Sep 9 Sat 8:00 AM Natalie's ART 5K Natalie's ART 5K Overland Park, KS
First Baptist Church Sep 9 Sat 8:00 AM 5K 4 Kids 5K 4 Kids Raymore, MO
Donnelly College Sep 9 Sat 8:00 AM Dash 5K KCK Dash 5K KCK Kansas City, KS
Olathe Medical Center Kill Creek Park Sep 9 Sat 8:30 AM OMC Women's Triathlon & Duathlon Women's Triathlon & Duathlon Olathe, KS
The Family Vine Wine Sep 9 Sat 9:00 AM Vine to Wine 1/2 Marathon and 5K Vine to Wine 1/2 Marathon Greenville, IL
Topeka West High School Sep 9 Sat 9:00 AM Race Against Breast Cancer 5K Race Against Breast Cancer 5K Topeka, KS
18 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Steff Strong Run Lake Miola Sep 9 Sat 9:00 AM Steff Strong Run 5K Run/Walk, 10K, Kids Fun Run Paola, KS
Finger Lakes State Park Sep 9 Sat 9:00 AM Finger Lakes Adventure Challenge Finger Lakes Adventure Challenge Columbia, MO
Go Girl Run Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Kansas City, MO Go Girl Run Half Marathon & 5K
Clinton State Park Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Ad Astra Triathlon Ad Astra Triathlon Lawrence, KS
Tuttle Creek State Park Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Apple Triathlon AppleTriathlon Manhattan, KS
Lake Lou Yeager Beach House Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Litchfield Triathlon Litchfield Triathlon Litchfield, IL
Country Club Plaza Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Plaza 10K Run/Walk Plaza 10K Kansas City, MO
Weathersby Lake Sep 10 Sun 7:30 AM Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathlon Jeremy Katzenberger Memorial Triathlon Kansas City, MO
Patriot's Run Mid-America Nazarene Campus Sep 11 Sat 12:00 PM Patriot's Run Ultra, Marathon, Half, Casual Walk/Run, Team Olathe, KS
Resiliency Center Sep 16 Sat 8:00 AM Run/Walk for the Fallen 5K Run/Walk for th Fallen Ft. Leavenworth, KS
Fountains Shopping Center Sep 16 Sat 8:00 AM Helen Gold 5K Helen Gold 5K Overland Park, KS
Kade Meyer Celebration Run Celebration Park Sep 16 Sat 8:00 AM Kade Meyer Celebration Run 5K/10K Run Walk & Kids 1 Mile Fun Run Gardner, KS
Heart of the Summit Downtown Sep 16 Sat 8:00 AM Heart of the Summit 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Walk Lee's Summit, MO
Waterfall Park Sep 16 Sat 8:00 AM KCIA Path To Parenthood 5K Path to Parenthood 5K Independence, MO
New Life Christian Church Sep 16 Sat 8:30 AM Make a Joyful Noise 5K Make a Joyful Noise Emoporia, KS
North Shore Trail Run Clinton Sate Park Sep 16 Sat 9:00 AM North Shore Trail Run Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Lawrence, KS
Rim Rock Park Sep 16 Sat 9:00 AM Dr. Bob Run 5K & Hy-Vee 1M Kid's Run Dr. Bob Run Lawrence, KS
Cosmo Park Sep 16 Sat 10:00 AM Run for a Cure Run for a Cure Columbia, MO
Downtown Sep 16 Sat 6:00 PM Blazin' the Burg 5K Run/WALK Blazin' the Burg Louisburg, KS
Get Your Rear in Gear Kansas City Zona Rosa Sep 17. Sun 7:00 AM Get Your Rear in Gear 5K 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Kansas City, MO
Strut With Your Mutt Brookside Sep 17 Sun 7:00 AM Strut With Your Mutt 3K Walk with your dog and a 5K Dog optional Kansas City, KS
Paulina Cooper DotToDot Corporate Woods Sep 17 Sun 7:30 AM Paulina Cooper DotToDot 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Overland Park, KS
Old Town Sep 17 Sun 7:30 AM Old Town 10K Old Town 10K Wichita, KS
19 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Sep 17 Sat 7:00 AM 5K Zombie Run Gallatin, MO 5K Zombie Run
Zona Rosa Sep 17 Sun 8:00 AM Get Your Rear in Gear - Kansas City 5K Get Your Rear in Gear Kansas City, MO
Tanganyika Wildlife Park Sep 17 Sun 8:05 AM Tiger Trot at Tanganyika Tiger Trot at Tanganyika Goddard, KS
The Grove @ Zona Rosa Sep 17 Sun 8:30 AM 5K Whisper Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer 5K Whisper Walk/Run Kansas City, MO
Lamkin Activity Center Sep 23 Sat 6:45 AM Northwest Missouri State 5K NW Missouri State 5K Maryville, MO
Elk City State Park Sep 23 Sat 7:30 AM Flat Rock 50/25K Flat Rock 50/25K Independence, MO
Church of the Resurrection Sep 23 Sat 8:00 AM Sacred Steps 5K Sacred Steps 5K Leawood, KS
Berkley Riverfront Park Sep 23 Sat 8:00 AM Ability Quest: Run, Walk, Stroll, Roll Ability Quest Kansas City, MO
38660 W. 167th St. Sep 23 Sat 8:00 AM FarmK Run/Walk FarmK Run/Walk Edgerton, KS
Kansas City Zoo Kansas City Zoo Run Sep 23 Sat 8:30 AM Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Run 4 Mile & 1 Mile Kansas City, MO
Run for Freedom Missouri Veteran's Home Sep 23 Sat 9:00 AM Run for Freedom 5K, 10K and Poker Walk Warrensburg, MO
St. Jude Walk/Run Kansas City Power & Light District Sep 23 Sat 9:00 AM St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer Kansas City, MO
10940 NE 104th St. Sep 23 Sat 9:00 AM Warrior's Best Friend 5K Warrior's Best Freind 5K Kansas City, MO
Classic Rock 5K Carey Park Sep 23 Sat 5:30 PM Classic Rock 5K Hutchinson, KS
Mapleleaf Parkway Sep 23 Fri 9:00 PM Moonlight 5K Run and Fun Walk Moonlight 5K St. Joseph, MO
Broadway Bridge Run Kauffman Center Sep 24 Sun 7:00 AM Broadway Bridge Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Kansas City, KS
Carey Park Sep 24 Sun 7:30 AM Run for the Rocks Half Marathon Run for the Rocks Hutchinson, KS
Sep 24 Sun 7:30 AM Konquer the Konza 25K & 10K Manhattan, KS Konquer the Konza
Forbes Field Sep 24 Sun 8:00 AM Kansas Senior Games 10K & 5K Kansas Senior Games 10K & 5K Topeka, KS
Shawnee Mission Park Sep 24 Sun 9:00 AM JayDoc Free Clinic 5K JayDoc 5K Lenexa, KS
Smith's Fork Park Sep 24 Sun 8:00 AM Smithville 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Smithville 5K Smithville, MO
Fall Fell Trail Run Kill Creek Park Sep 24 Sun 1:00 PM Mystery Distance Fall Fell Trail Run Olathe, KS
Roots N Blues BBQ Stephens Lake Park Sep 30 Sat 7:00 AM Roots N Blues BBQ Half Marathon and 10K Columbia, MO
20 Master Pieces July/August 2017 Run the Burg Downtown Sep 30 Sat 7:15 AM Run the Burg Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Warrensburg, MO
Pony Express Run Pony Express Museum Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM Pony Express Run Half Marathon & 5K St. Joseph, MO
Elk City Lake Park Sep 30 Sat 7:30 AM FlatRock 25/50K FlatRock 25/50K Independence, KS
Race to the Center - 13.1 M Fairview Cemetery Sep 30 Sat 7:30 AM Race to the Center Geographic Center of the Unided States Smith Center, KS
Kansas Chocolate Festival Combat Air Museum Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM Kansas Chocolate Festival Wing Foot 5K/10K Run & Walk Topeka, KS
Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM CTG XTC MEGA OCR 10K Bonner Springs, KS CTG XTC MEGA OCR 10K
Central Care Cancer Center Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM Move, Emporia 10K Move, Empooria 10K Emporia, KS
Riverfront Community Center Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM Triple Trot 5K Triple Trot 5K Leavenworth, KS
Cass Regional Medical Center Sep 30 Sat 8:00 AM Grin & Bear It 5K Run/Walk Grin & Bear It 5K harrisonville, MO
Conquer the Gauntlet - Kansas City Valley Speedway Sep 30 Sat 9:00 AM Conquer the Gauntlet - Kansas City 4M Obstacle Run Grain Valley, MO
10940 NE 104th St. Sep 30 Sat 9:00 AM Paws on the Prairie 5K Run/Walk Paws on the Prairie 5K Kansas CIty, MO
Trot for Tots PJ 5K Lake Shawnee Sep 30 Sat 9:00 AM Trot for Tots PJ Topeka, KS
English Landing Park Sep 30 Sat 9:30 AM Runnin' for Research - KC/Parkville 5K/1M Runnin' for Research Parkville, MO
October 2017
Linden Square Oct 1 Sun 7:30 AM Harley Davidson Scarecrow 5K Run/Walk Harley Davidson Scarecrow 5K Gladstone, MO
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Kansas City Children's Mercy Park Oct 1 Sat 8:00 AM ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk 10K, 5K Run/Walk & 200 Yard Kid's Dash Kansas City, KS
Corporate Woods Oct 1 Sun 8:00 AM Free to Breathe 5K Free to Breathe Overland Park, KS
Lee's Summit City Hall Oct 1 Sat 8:00 AM Pink Laundry 5K Walk/Run Pink Laundry 5K Lee's Summit, MO
National WWI Museum & Memorial Oct 1 Sun 9:00 AM National WWI Museum & Memorial 8K Double WWI Museum 8K Double Kansas City, MO
Liberty Memorial & WWI Museum Oct 1 Sun 9:00 AM Double Road Race Double Road Race Kansas City, MO
Rock Ridge Memorial State Park Oct 7 Sat 7:00 AM Rock Ridge Revenge 7M25K/50K Rock RIdge Revenge Columbia, MO
Susan B. Komen Greater Kansas City Black & Veatch Oct 7 Sun 7:30 AM Race for the Cure Race for the Cure - 5K Overland Park, KS
Black Bob Elementary School Oct 7 Sat 8:00 AM Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk Jared Coones 5K Olathe, KS
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