Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Please join us for our 5th annual Race to Cure Sarcoma. This community event will feature a 5 K run/walk, a 1-mile kids' race, a 1-mile walk, awards, a DJ, Chris Cakes' pancake breakfast, adult & kids' beverages, and a raffle. We are thrilled about this year's event! The race officially starts at 9:00 AM on October 24th, but the DJ begins at 8:00, and race announcements start at 8:45. Packet Pickup - stay tuned for more details! If you cannot make packet pickup, no worries, we will be checking in participants on the morning of the race from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Help celebrate Veterans Day with a 5K, 10K or 15K event honoring those who have served our country. Both events will be held at English Landing Park in Parkville and participants will receive a custom finishers medal and top finishers will compete for age group and overall awards. Registrants can add a race shirt for an additional fee. This race is being run in honor of long time area runner, World War II veteran, and VFW employee, Ed Burnham, and a portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the VFW Foundation in his honor. The VFW Foundation supports troops abroad, military families back in the U.S. and America’s often-forgotten veterans. Learn more about this organization HERE. Don't miss out on this fun event. Sign up today! PACKET PICKUP When: Saturday, November 7 Time: 10-2pm Location: Fleet Feet Overland Park(11908 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213) You can also pick up for a friend or family member and are able to pickup up on race morning at the race site beginning at 7:00am.

Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, family, friends, and a fun tradition at the Parkville Turkey Trail Trot! Held each Thanksgiving morning in beautiful English Landing Park, this beloved event features a flat, fast, and scenic course along the Missouri River, making it perfect for runners chasing a personal best and walkers looking to kick off the holiday with movement. Choose between the professionally timed 5K or the family-friendly 2-mile walk, then enjoy the festive atmosphere before heading home for Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you're continuing a family tradition or joining us for the first time, the Parkville Turkey Trail Trot is the perfect way to celebrate gratitude, community, and healthy living. Best of all, proceeds from the event benefit English Landing Park, the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, and the Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter, helping preserve the natural beauty and community organizations that make Parkville so special. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line on Thanksgiving morning!

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Walk for Words is more than just a 5k — it’s a movement toward inclusion, empowerment, and belonging. This community event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness to support individuals with disabilities by providing access to life-changing assistive technology. From mobility aids and communication devices to adaptive learning tools, your participation helps break down barriers and open doors to independence, education, and opportunity.

Runners!  Walkers!  Four-legged friends!  Come support homeless veterans!  Join us on September 12th for a fun day of patriotism and thankfulness for those who have served us so well. Valor Ranch exists to provide housing and services for those needing a hand up to get back on their feet.  This is your chance to partner with Valor Ranch to help show your gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much for each of us.  For only $35, you can participate on race day, including a t-shirt and a medal! Family friendly and dog friendly!  Bring a friend and join in the fun!

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!