Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

HYROX Simulation Event – Test Your Grit, Race Your Limits C26 is proud to host the TRYROX Race Series!!! Due to the overwhelming interest in our past simulation events, we are excited to announce that we’ll be hosting an entire Race Series consisting of four races. You can participate in one race...or all four!!If you compete in all 4 races, you'll have a chance at a cash prize!!!We’re excited to announce that the 4th and final race of our TryRox Series will be hosted in the Fieldhouse at the AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk. Competitors will take on the full-distance challenge right on the facility’s impressive 40,000 sq. ft. indoor turf field; a premier, climate-controlled space designed for high-performance events. This state-of-the-art venue will give athletes plenty of room to push their limits, spectators an incredible viewing experience, and our community the perfect setting to close out the series in epic fashion. Come and experience the intensity, strategy, and challeng

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

The 15th annual Monster Dash 5k and Lil Monster Kids Run will take place on Saturday, October 31st and will start and finish at South Creek Office Park in Overland Park. The event features a fast course, pre-race costume contest, chip timing, free event photos, large finisher medals, great Halloween themed event shirts and much more! MONSTER DASH SPOOKY HOUSE Get ready for a little extra Halloween fun at the Monster Dash! Take a walk through our Spooky House filled with creepy decorations, spooky surprises, and plenty of Halloween fun! Packet Pick Up Thursday 10/29/2026 from 11am-3pm KC Running Company 200 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO 64145 Friday 10/30/2026 from 12-6PM Fleet Feet Overland Park 11908 W. 119th Street You are also able to pick up your race bib on race day starting an hour before the start time.

GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO EXPERIENCE THE LIGHTS!Join us for the annual Holiday Luminary 5K at the Overland Park Arboretum. Be one of the first to preview the holiday light display before it opens to the public. The race will start and finish near the LongHouse Visitors Center and feature carolers, music and cookies along the course, and more holiday festivities at the finish line than you can shake a candy cane at!  ENTRY FEE: You're going to love this swag you can wear all season. Long-sleeve event shirts. Awesome light-up finisher medals. Fun light-up add-ons to make yourself extra festive and glowy!  Holiday treats. Photo ops. And don't forget all of the holiday lights!!! ADMISSION TICKETS: The Overland Park Arboretum has a mandatory admissions ticket fee: $7 for adults, $3 for 6-17 years old, and $0 for children 5 and under. This cost is on top of the race entry fee and is required for anyone attending the event (participants and bystanders). Yo

The Gobbler Grind Marathon, one of Kansas’ oldest marathon. An enduring tradition in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas for nearly three decades that connects Kansas and Missouri running communities together. Now in it's 33rd year, this historic road race, held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving each year, is the Kansas Marathon you don’t want to miss, drawing runners and fitness enthusiasts from all corners.  Join us at the Gobbler Grind, on November 22, 2026 where we offer a Boston Qualifying Marathon (also a 50 State Marathon Club Certified Race), Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances—a celebration of passion, competition, and friendship within the vibrant running community. Let’s lace up our shoes and chase after our dreams together, preserving the cherished tradition of this historic race in Kansas and beyond. For more information visit www.gobblergrindmarathon.com

Join other families as they participate in the 37th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile. The 2026 run will be hosted at Aspiria campus (6240 Sprint Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66211). This race benefits the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation and WIN for KC and 100% of the proceeds generated will fund our mission of making a better Kansas City through sports by attracting major events such as the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In order to protect our participants and ensure a safe event, each individual participating in this event must be officially registered under their own name with accurate personal information. Failure to do so will void the registration and prohibit participation. Registration fees are non-refundable in all cases regardless of inability to participate or event cancellation. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis. Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Sweetheart Run 5K/10K! This Valentine’s Day tradition is the perfect way to get out and enjoy a run with your sweetheart or friends. Register as a couple to compete as a team or run individually for a chance to win overall and age group awards in the 5K or 10K. Every participant will receive a custom finishers medal, and you can add a long-sleeve race shirt during registration! Grab your sweetheart and join us for a fun Valentine’s Day race!

The Easter Egg 5K is a a great event that provides the fun of Easter in a 5K, 10K and kids run! The event is a fundraiser for Cornerstones of Care and includes a 5K, 10K and a kids run. 5K and 10K participants receive a finishers medal and the kids run registrants can add a shirt at registration for only $7. Participants can participate in an Easter Egg hunt after the race!  Learn more about this event at www.easteregg5k.com.

The connection is you.™ Looking for a fun way to give back with your family? Join Autism Society - The Heartland for our Annual 5K/1K Fun Run on April 4, 2026. This event gives participants the opportunity to run or walk a 5K or 1K course at Aspiria (former Sprint Campus).  Our 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by our 1K at 9:15a.m. All participants (1K and 5K) are eligible to order a t-shirt separately from the race registration fee. Registered 5K in-person participants receive chip timing.  All 5K and 1K race finishers will receive a finishers medal. If you have additional questions about the race, please visit our FAQs page. This race will benefit all those connected to the Autism community in Kansas and Missouri.  This is an all weather event that will be run/walked unless the race director, at their sole discretion, determines that the weather conditions are not safe to run in, at which time the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given. Become a Sponsor At the finish line, t

An All Women’s Half-Marathon & 5k running race that CELEBRATES women, health, and fitness! The GO GIRL RUN is full of glitz and glam for all of our ladies. Every participant gets a custom race shirt, finisher medal, wine glass, post-race smoothie, and an incredible time! Get ready for the GO GIRL RUN KC! This event invites all inspiring women and girls to showcase their strength and spirit. Choose between a vibrant 5k or the challenging half marathon, each step a celebration in the heart of the Midwest. Join us in KC for an unforgettable day of empowerment and community. Let's make memories together at the Go Girl Half Marathon and 5k! You are Strong. You are Amazing. You Go, Girl

Kansas City's first and only 5K to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care!   Our mission is to raise awareness and support for Hospice and Palliative Care, specifically benefiting those at Kansas City  Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence.  Since the 2011 inaugural race, Heroes for Hospice has raised and donated a net $248,000 to the two hospice houses!   This family friendly race will take place on a fun route around the Lions Gate Golf Course starting and finishing at REI in Prairiefire. Bring your friends and family out to support an amazing cause. Runners, walkers and stroller/wagon riders are all welcome join!     There will be awards given to the top overall male/female winners and overall male/female masters runners following the race.  All registered participants receive a complimentary Heroes for Hospice race shirt.     Not a fan of running or walking, but still want to help? Donations of funds are greatly appreciated.  You can make an

General Race Info:Join us at the PrairieFire Campus at 135th Street in Overland Park for this new event! The race will feature a fun course and participants are encouraged to bring their families out to enjoy the Juneteenth OP event afterwards! There will be finisher medals, tshirts (not guaranteed for those registered after May 16th), and fun time had by all! The event after the race concludes is full of even more fun with a Parade, Petting Zoo, FacePainting, Vendors, etc.   Times:Race Day Check-in 6:30a5K Start Time 7:30a   Packet Pickup:Packet PickUp Location 1:  Very Fit Co.12208 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS. 66216Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.    Packet pickup location 2 TBDThursday, June 11, 2026 4-7p.m. Leftovers from packet pick will be taken to the race site on race morning beginning at 6:30am.    Late RegistrationsOnline- Registrations are accepted online until June 11, 2026. Onsite Registration- Will be available on the morning of the race beginning at 6:30am.Shirt

What a great race we had in 2025 with over 450 participants! We are once again running to raise money for college scholarships for the students at KU Edwards Campus!