Jason Kelling's Staging Area

About Me

Running club(s):
RWB, KC Running Co., KC Smart Running
Rave race:
Running With The Cows, Tough Ruck Boston, MiniIndy MegaMini
Race that's calling my name:
Running With the Cows (Half) and Tough Ruck Boston (again) and MiniIndy MegaMini
I run because:
- I had a heart attack. They told me I was dying. I have rescue kittens to watch after, so I said that’s not going to work for me. I’m a back-of-the-packer, but I do all my races in body armor, so if you see me say hi as you pass me on the course.
- I enjoy races. I enjoy the community. I enjoy the swag as a tangible memory of where I’ve been. Sometimes a TBI comes out of nowhere and you don’t remember it…the tangible things sometimes help restore the memories because you can engage more than one sense at a time. I enjoy the people who have helped motivate me along the way, and I especially enjoy those who I can motivate to attempt or finish a new distance or set a new PR, or up the weight they carry a couple more pounds for a ruck. I enjoy the knowledge that of all the hobbies we could have, at least this one is good for our health, and that keeps me around longer to spend time with my rescue kittens.
- People have asked me about my ratings in the past. For me a 5-star (shoe) race is one where I will forsake all other races to do that race, year after year. The ones I click refresh on their signup page when I know it’s too early, because…maybe… I hold their medals in the slow season and think back to the great memories of those races and the great people there and look forward to the time of year when I’ll be out early at the starting line again. There’s a lot of great races out there that I want to try, so it DOES actually take a lot to get me there, but like I said, there’s a lot of great races out there, which is why I can honestly say I have as many as I do. 4-star races are the ones I thought were exceptional. It was an excellent race from production to execution. I may try a different one next year when there are two (or more) on the same date, since I’m within driving distance to over 1000 a year. 3-star races…I’m glad I did it. That was a fun race. Nothing went horribly south. Checked that box, doubt I’ll find need to go back unless it quite literally is the only one that weekend and I can’t find a virtual in time. 2-star races are an “I want my money back” sort of event. Maybe not literally as in I’m going to call and demand a refund because that’s petty and Terms always spell out for you how that’ll play out…not that people don’t try… Barring a new RD, course overhaul, reboot of the event, you won’t catch me there again next year. A 1-star event is not only “I want my money back” but “I want those x hours of my life back.” I cannot legitimately imagine a race by professionals going that south unless they publish the wrong location and don’t let anybody know or there are tons of blind turns on the course with no markings and a bunch of us get lost. Running out of medals or not having water on the course, that’s a 1-star event, but even the mediocre inaugural events I’ve been to can top that. Still…it’s out there.

My Races

Organize, track & review your races and personal bests here.

50 States Map

Half Marathon

Marathon

Ultramarathon

(Marathon or Ultra) + Half

Marathon + Ultra

Other

Future Races

Race	Distance	Location	Date	Paid
Westport Santa Dash	5K	Kansas City, MO	Dec 14, 2024	✓
Candy Cane Course North KC	12K	Liberty, MO	Dec 15, 2024	✓
RanchFIT Ruck	20K	Easton, KS	Dec 21, 2024	✓
Hangover Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Overland Park, KS	Jan 1, 2025	✓
Time Travel Half Marathon Kansas City	Half Marathon	Parkville, MO	Jan 4, 2025	✓
Alternate Chili Run	10 Miler	Kansas City, KS	Jan 12, 2025
Battle of the Bean	5K	Kansas City, MO	Jan 18, 2025
Groundhog Run	15K Challenge (5K + 10K)	Kansas City, MO	Feb 2, 2025	✓
Couple Shuffle Independence	10K	Independence, MO	Feb 15, 2025	✓
Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run	20 Miler	Kansas City, KS	Feb 22, 2025	✓
Running From Yeti Kansas City, MO	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Mar 1, 2025	✓
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 Kansas City	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Mar 8, 2025
Bataan Memorial Death March	Marathon	White Sands, NM	Mar 22, 2025
Liberty Half Marathon & Jewell 5K	Half Marathon	Liberty, MO	Mar 29, 2025	✓
Fort Hill Brewery Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Easthampton, MA	Apr 13, 2025
Donot Stop 5K & 10K Kansas City	10K	Lenexa, KS	Apr 19, 2025
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon & Half Marathon	5K	Oklahoma City, OK	Apr 26, 2025
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oklahoma City, OK	Apr 27, 2025
TopCity Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Topeka, KS	May 3, 2025	✓
Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Lincoln, NE	May 4, 2025	✓
Running with the Cows	Half Marathon	Bucyrus, KS	May 10, 2025	✓
Marine Corps Historic Half	Half Marathon	Fredericksburg, VA	May 17, 2025
DAM to DSM	Half Marathon	Polk City, IA	May 31, 2025
1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 7, 2025
Hometown Half Marathon Kansas City	Half Marathon	Parkville, MO	Jun 14, 2025
All American 4 & 8 Miler Kansas City	8 Miler	Independence, MO	Jun 28, 2025
Summer Sizzler Kansas City	15K	Shawnee, KS	Aug 23, 2025
Spooky Sprint Kansas City	Half Marathon	Lee's Summit, MO	Oct 25, 2025
Turkey Trails KC	10K	Independence, MO	Nov 22, 2025
Secret City Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Oak Ridge, TN	2025
Critz Tybee Run Fest	Half Marathon	Tybee Island, GA	2025
Run for Raptors Trail Race	10K	Kansas City, MO	2025
Tulsa Run	15K	Tulsa, OK	2025
Tulsa Run	5K	Tulsa, OK	2025
Good Life Halfsy	Half Marathon	Lincoln, NE	2025
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini)	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	2026
Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	2026
Wine Run 5K Fence Stile Vineyards	5K	Excelsior Springs, MO	2026
Possum’s Revenge	56K	Graford, TX	2027
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon	3-Way Challenge (22.4 Miles)	Cincinnati, OH	2028
Arctic Prairie Dog Half, 10K & 5K	Half Marathon	Louisville, CO	TBD
100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Kailua-Kona, HI	TBD
7 Bridges Marathon & 4 Bridges Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Raleigh, TN	TBD
9 Hours for 9 Lives Ultra	9 hr	Victor, NY	TBD
A Midsummer Night’s 10K and 5K	10K	Joplin, MO	TBD
Achill Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Keel, Ireland	TBD
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run	10K	Annapolis, MD	TBD
Air Force Marathon	Half Marathon	Wright-Patterson AFB, OH	TBD
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Siem Reap, Cambodia	TBD
Army Ten-Miler	10 Miler	Washington, DC	TBD
Army Ten-Miler	10 Miler	Washington, DC	TBD
Bacchus Wine Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Dorking, United Kingdom	TBD
Bagan Temple Marathon	Half Marathon	Bagan, Myanmar	TBD
Baltimore Running Festival	Half Marathon	Baltimore, MD	TBD
Baltimore Running Festival	5K	Baltimore, MD	TBD
Baltimore Running Festival	Half Marathon	Baltimore, MD	TBD
Baltimore Running Festival	Half Marathon	Baltimore, MD	TBD
Bataan Memorial Death March	Marathon	White Sands, NM	TBD
Battle of the Bean	5K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Battleship 12K	12K	Mobile, AL	TBD
Bears Ears Marathon	Half Marathon	Blanding, UT	TBD
Beaver Canyon Half & 10K	Half Marathon	Beaver City, UT	TBD
Berry Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Mount Berry, GA	TBD
Berry Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Mount Berry, GA	TBD
Bienwald Marathon	Marathon	Kandel, Germany	TBD
Bird in Hand Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Bird In Hand, PA	TBD
Bird in Hand Half Marathon & 5K	5K	Bird In Hand, PA	TBD
Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Thomas, WV	TBD
Blueberry Cove 13.1	Half Marathon	St George, ME	TBD
Bobcat Trail Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Glouster, OH	TBD
Boilermaker Road Race	15K	Utica, NY	TBD
BOLDERBoulder	10K	Boulder, CO	TBD
Boulderthon	Half Marathon	Boulder, CO	TBD
Bound for the Hounds 6 Hour Ultra	6 hr	Shortsville, NY	TBD
Bozeman Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Gallatin Gateway, MT	TBD
Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Cascade Locks, OR	TBD
Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Cascade Locks, OR	TBD
Bubbletown What The Duck Ultra	12 hr	Boiling Springs, PA	TBD
Bucharest Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Bucharest, Romania	TBD
Cannonball Run	Half Marathon	Greensboro, NC	TBD
Capital City Race (MO)	Half Marathon	Jefferson City, MO	TBD
Capital Pursuit	10 Miler	Des Moines, IA	TBD
Carlsbad 5000	20K	Carlsbad, CA	TBD
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run	10 Miler	Washington, DC	TBD
Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Houston, TX	TBD
China Coast Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Sai Kung, Hong Kong	TBD
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge	Half Marathon	Ballyvaughan, Ireland	TBD
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge	Half Marathon	Ballyvaughan, Ireland	TBD
Coeur d’Alene Marathon (CDA Marathon)	Half Marathon	Coeur d'Alene, ID	TBD
Denver Colfax Marathon	Half Marathon	Denver, CO	TBD
Colorado Marathon	Half Marathon	Bellvue, CO	TBD
Connemara International Marathon	Half Marathon	Connemara, Ireland	TBD
Cooper River Bridge Run 10K	10K	Charleston, SC	TBD
Cork City Marathon	Half Marathon	Cork, Ireland	TBD
Cork City Marathon	Half Marathon	Cork, Ireland	TBD
Corkscrew Wine Run	15K	Bullard, TX	TBD
Critz Tybee Run Fest	Half Marathon	Tybee Island, GA	TBD
Critz Tybee Run Fest	10K	Tybee Island, GA	TBD
Critz Tybee Run Fest	5K	Tybee Island, GA	TBD
Critz Tybee Run Fest	2.8 Miler	Tybee Island, GA	TBD
BMW Dallas Marathon Festival	10K	Dallas, TX	TBD
BMW Dallas Marathon Festival	Half Marathon	Dallas, TX	TBD
Dandelion Run	Half Marathon	Derby, VT	TBD
Daufuskie Island 100 Mile & 50 Mile Ultra	50 Miler	Daufuskie Island, SC	TBD
Daufuskie Island Marathon & Half Marathon	Marathon	Hilton Head Island, SC	TBD
Daufuskie Island Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Hilton Head Island, SC	TBD
Daytona 2 Beach Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Daytona Beach, FL	TBD
Derby 50K	50K	Ellerbe, NC	TBD
Des Moines Marathon	Half Marathon	Des Moines, IA	TBD
Detroit Free Press Marathon	Half Marathon	Detroit, MI	TBD
Detroit Free Press Marathon	5K	Detroit, MI	TBD
Detroit Free Press Marathon	Half Marathon	Detroit, MI	TBD
District Dash Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Washington, DC	TBD
Dog Days Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Westminster, CO	TBD
Doggone Tired Ultra	50K	Vinton, IA	TBD
Dublin Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Dublin, Ireland	TBD
Duck River Trail Run 5K & 15K	15K	Columbia, TN	TBD
Eagle Chase Fire on the River	Half Marathon	Sauk City, WI	TBD
Easley’s Uncorked Wine Festival 5K	5K	Indianapolis, IN	TBD
Easter Egg 5K & 10K	10K	Overland Park, KS	TBD
Edinburgh Marathon Festival	Half Marathon	Edinburgh, Scotland	TBD
Edinburgh Marathon Festival	5K	Edinburgh, United Kingdom	TBD
Egyptian Marathon	22.2K	New Valley Governorate, Egypt	TBD
Eisenhower Marathon	Half Marathon	Abilene, KS	TBD
Emporia Freedom Fest	10K	Emporia, KS	TBD
End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Miler	Half Marathon	Waterfall, PA	TBD
End of the World Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Placencia, Belize	TBD
Evansville Half Marathon & 5 Miler	Half Marathon	Evansville, IN	TBD
Fallen Soldiers Memorial 5K, 10K & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Potomac, MD	TBD
Fargo Marathon	Half Marathon	Fargo, ND	TBD
Fargo Marathon	5K	Fargo, ND	TBD
Fayetteville Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Fayetteville, AR	TBD
First State Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Newark, DE	TBD
Frisco Railroad Run	Marathon	Willard, MO	TBD
Frisco Railroad Run	50K	Willard, MO	TBD
Fueled By Fine Wine: Half, Quarter, and 5K	Quarter Marathon	Dundee, OR	TBD
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz	Half Marathon	Olathe, KS	TBD
Gettysburg Festival of Races (North-South Marathon & Blue-Gray Half)	Half Marathon	Gettysburg, PA	TBD
Glacier Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Kiowa, MT	TBD
Gopher to Badger Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Stillwater, MN	TBD
Governor’s Cup	Half Marathon	Helena, MT	TBD
Grand Circle Trailfest: Kanab	19 Miler	Kanab, UT	TBD
Grand Circle Trailfest: Kanab	Half Marathon	Kanab, UT	TBD
Grand Circle Trailfest: Kanab	Half Marathon	Kanab, UT	TBD
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Wilson, WY	TBD
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K	5K	Wilson, WY	TBD
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Wilson, WY	TBD
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K	5K	Wilson, WY	TBD
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half	Half Marathon	Two Harbors, MN	TBD
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half	5K	Two Harbors, MN	TBD
Great Santa Run 5K Kansas City	5K	Leawood, KS	TBD
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Townsend, TN	TBD
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon	5K	Townsend, TN	TBD
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Townsend, TN	TBD
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Townsend, TN	TBD
Hy-Vee Greater Kansas City Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Half Marathon	Lee's Summit, MO	TBD
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Cass, WV	TBD
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Cass, WV	TBD
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Cass, WV	TBD
Greenville Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Greenville, SC	TBD
Half Marathon Firenze (Florence)	Half Marathon	Florence, Italy	TBD
Hangover Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Overland Park, KS	TBD
H.C. Andersen Marathon	Half Marathon	Odense, Denmark	TBD
Hapalua Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Honolulu, HI	TBD
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon	Half Marathon	Nashville, TN	TBD
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon	Half Marathon	Nashville, TN	TBD
Haunted Wine Run 5K Golden Road	5K	State Rd, NC	TBD
Marabana Cuba (Havana Marathon)	Half Marathon	Havana, Cuba	TBD
Havasu Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Lake Havasu City, AZ	TBD
Havasu Half Marathon	5K	Lake Havasu City, AZ	TBD
Heartland Spirit of the Prairie 100	Marathon	Cassoday, KS	TBD
Hell Creek Half & 50K	Half Marathon	Sylvan Grove, KS	TBD
Heritage Park 5K, 10K & 15K	10K	Olathe, KS	TBD
Heritage Park 5K, 10K & 15K	15K	Olathe, KS	TBD
Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs	Half Marathon	Honey Creek, IA	TBD
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Alamogordo, NM	TBD
Hometown Half Marathon Kansas City	Half Marathon	Parkville, MO	TBD
Choice City Running Festival (fka Human Race)	Half Marathon	Fort Collins, CO	TBD
Huntersville Half Marathon, Hustle 10K & Holiday 5K	Half Marathon	Huntersville, NC	TBD
Huntersville Half Marathon, Hustle 10K & Holiday 5K	5K	Huntersville, NC	TBD
I Just Want to be a Unicorn Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Knoxville, TN	TBD
Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	TBD
Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	TBD
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	TBD
Polar Bear Winter Classic	15K Challenge (5K + 10K)	Indianapolis, IN	TBD
Island Vines 5K & 10K	10K	South Hero, VT	TBD
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon & Half	Half Marathon	Snoqualmie Pass, WA	TBD
Java Jog 5K & 10K Greensboro	10K	Greensboro, NC	TBD
Jay Peak Trail Running Festival	5K	Jay, VT	TBD
Jay Peak Trail Running Festival	11 Miler	Jay, VT	TBD
Jay Peak Trail Running Festival	25K	Jay, VT	TBD
Jay Peak Trail Running Festival	22 Miler	Jay, VT	TBD
Jekyll Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Jekyll Island, GA	TBD
Jell-O Half Marathon & 7K	Half Marathon	Le Roy, NY	TBD
John Brown Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Osawatomie, KS	TBD
Jordan Impact Marathon (Run the Ancient Desert)	Half Marathon	Wadi Rum Village, Jordan	TBD
KCCC Twilight Trek 5K	5K	Overland Park, MO	TBD
Kansas City’s Big 12 Run	12K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Koloa, HI	TBD
Dingle Marathon	Half Marathon	Dingle, Ireland	TBD
Kosmos 3-in-1	Half Marathon	Secunda, South Africa	TBD
Kosmos 3-in-1	Marathon	Secunda, South Africa	TBD
Kilimanjaro International Marathon	Half Marathon	Moshi, Tanzania	TBD
Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Columbia, SC	TBD
Konquer the Konza	25K	Manhattan, KS	TBD
Kooky-Spooky Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Golden, CO	TBD
Kosice Peace Marathon	Half Marathon	Kosice, Slovakia	TBD
Lake Maggiore Marathon	33K	Verbania, Italy	TBD
Lake Powell Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Page, AZ	TBD
Lake Powell Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Page, AZ	TBD
Leon’s Triathlon	Sprint	Whiting, IN	TBD
Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon	Marathon	Snoqualmie Pass, WA	TBD
Little Apple Marathon	Half Marathon	Manhattan, KS	TBD
Little Rock Marathon	Half Marathon	Little Rock, AR	TBD
Little Rock Marathon	Marathon	Little Rock, AR	TBD
Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running	Marathon	Inverness, United Kingdom	TBD
Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running	10K	Inverness, United Kingdom	TBD
Royal Parks Half Marathon	Half Marathon	London, United Kingdom	TBD
Longford Marathon	Half Marathon	Longford, Ireland	TBD
Lost City Marathon	Half Marathon	Palenque, Mexico	TBD
Urban Bourbon Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Louisville, KY	TBD
Urban Bourbon Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Louisville, KY	TBD
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run	Half Marathon	Grassy Butte, ND	TBD
Mad Marathon	Half Marathon	Waitsfield, VT	TBD
Mainly Marathons Prairie Series Day 3 (KS)	Marathon	Hiawatha, KS	TBD
Marathon 2 Marathon	Half Marathon	Marathon, TX	TBD
Marburg Nachtmarathon (Night Marathon)	Half Marathon	Marburg, Germany	TBD
Marine Corps 17.75K	17.75K	Triangle, VA	TBD
Marine Corps Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Jacksonville, NC	TBD
Marine Corps Historic Half	Half Marathon	Fredericksburg, VA	TBD
Maui Oceanfront Marathon	Half Marathon	Lahaina, HI	TBD
Meijer Festival of Races (Chateau Grand Traverse Half Marathon)	Half Marathon	Traverse City, MI	TBD
Middle Creek Meltdown	15 Miler	La Cygne, KS	TBD
Mighty Niagara Half Marathon & Hospice Dash 5K	Half Marathon	Lewiston, NY	TBD
Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race	20 Miler	Osawatomie, KS	TBD
Millinocket Marathon & Half	Half Marathon	Millinocket, ME	TBD
Mind the Ducks 12h	12 hr	Webster, NY	TBD
Mind the Ducks 12h	12 hr	Webster, NY	TBD
Queen Bee Montana Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Billings, MT	TBD
Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon (Venice)	Half Marathon	Venice, Italy	TBD
Mt. Fuji International Marathon	29K	Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Japan	TBD
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Hermosa, SD	TBD
Muddy Paws 5 and 10 Miler	5 Miler	Peninsula, OH	TBD
Badger Trail Races	50K	Belleville, WI	TBD
My Better Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Seattle, WA	TBD
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Napa, CA	TBD
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon	5K	Napa, CA	TBD
Napoli City Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Naples, Italy	TBD
New River Gorge Trail Festival Winter Edition	Half Marathon	Fayetteville, WV	TBD
New Years Double – Allen, TX	Half Marathon	Allen, TX	TBD
Newport News One City Marathon	Half Marathon	Newport News, VA	TBD
Newport News One City Marathon	5K	Newport News, VA	TBD
Niagara Falls Marathon	Half Marathon	Niagara Falls, Canada	TBD
Night Hawk	20 Miler	Lawrence, KS	TBD
Night Wolf 5K & 10K	Double 15K (10K + 5K)	Kansas City, KS	TBD
Notre Dame Holy Half	Half Marathon	Notre Dame, IN	TBD
Ollie’s Ultra	9 hr	Chanute, KS	TBD
OmaHalf	Half Marathon	Omaha, NE	TBD
Osaka Marathon	8.8K	Osaka, Japan	TBD
Outlaw 100	Half Marathon	Wilburton, OK	TBD
Conquer the Canyon Marathon Race Festival	Half Marathon	Ansonia, PA	TBD
Panther City Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Fort Worth, TX	TBD
Panther City Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Fort Worth, TX	TBD
Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Kingsville, Canada	TBD
Pi Day River Rotation	Half Marathon	Lawrence, KS	TBD
Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K	10K	Union, MO	TBD
Piggyback Dash 10K, 5K, 2K	10K	Union, MO	TBD
Pisa Marathon	Marathon	Pisa, Italy	TBD
PolarNight Marathon	Half Marathon	Tromso, Norway	TBD
Prairie Fire Marathon	Half Marathon	Wichita, KS	TBD
Prairie Fire Marathon	Half Marathon	Wichita, KS	TBD
Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Wichita, KS	TBD
Primiero Dolomiti Marathon	26K	Fiera di Primiero, Italy	TBD
Psychodelic 5K – Ice Version	5K	Kansas City, KS	TBD
Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	West Lafayette, IN	TBD
REVEL White Mountains	Half Marathon	Conway, NH	TBD
Race to the Cave Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Woodville, AL	TBD
Race to the Cave Half Marathon & 10K	10K	Woodville, AL	TBD
Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Raleigh, NC	TBD
Red Mountain 50K, 30K & Dirty Hurty Half Marathon	50K	Ivins, UT	TBD
Red Mountain 50K, 30K & Dirty Hurty Half Marathon	55K	Ivins, UT	TBD
Red Mountain 50K, 30K & Dirty Hurty Half Marathon	30K	Ivins, UT	TBD
Regal Beagle Ultra	25K	Bath TWP, OH	TBD
Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon	Half Marathon	Richmond, VA	TBD
Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon	Half Marathon	Richmond, VA	TBD
Rock Island Trail Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Pleasant Hill, MO	TBD
Rocket City Marathon	5K	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Rocket City Marathon	10K	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Rocket City Marathon	Front Half Marathon	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Rocket City Marathon	Back Half Marathon	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Rocket City Marathon	Marathon	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Estes Park, CO	TBD
Rocky Run 10 Mile & 5K	Italian Stallion Challenge (10 Mile + 5K)	Philadelphia, PA	TBD
Run Rome the Marathon	Marathon	Rome, Italy	TBD
Betsy Farris Memorial Run	Half Marathon	Columbia, MO	TBD
Rubber Ducky Half	Half Marathon	Burnaby, Canada	TBD
Ruck ‘N’ Run	7.6K	Republic, MO	TBD
Rugged Raccoon Night Trail Race	25K	St. Marys, Canada	TBD
Run Bentonville Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Bentonville, AR	TBD
Run Holden Beach (BAM! Race Series)	Half Marathon	Holden Beach, NC	TBD
Run Into the New Year	10K	Franklin, WI	TBD
Run Oak Island (BAM! Race Series)	Half Marathon	Oak Island, NC	TBD
Run Ocean Isle Beach (BAM! Race Series)	Half Marathon	Ocean Isle Beach, NC	TBD
Run Sunset Beach (BAM! Race Series)	Half Marathon	Sunset Beach, NC	TBD
Run The Bluegrass	Half Marathon	Lexington, KY	TBD
Run At The Rock	Half Marathon	Burlington, NC	TBD
Run for Raptors Trail Race	10K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Run the Rock 6 Miler & 3 Miler	6 Miler	Ridgedale, MO	TBD
Running From Squatch – Springfield, MO	Half Marathon	Springfield, MO	TBD
Running From Squatch – Springfield, MO	10K	Springfield, MO	TBD
Running From Squatch – Springfield, MO	5K	Springfield, MO	TBD
Running From Squatch – Springfield, MO	1 Miler	Springfield, MO	TBD
Saguaro Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Tucson, AZ	TBD
Secret City Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Oak Ridge, TN	TBD
Seven Hills of Edinburgh	22.5K	Edinburgh, United Kingdom	TBD
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon	Half Marathon	Virginia Beach, VA	TBD
Shamrock Shuffle (Lawrence, KS)	10K	Lawrence, KS	TBD
Shawshank Hustle	7K	Mansfield, OH	TBD
Shenandoah Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Stanley, VA	TBD
Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Boulder City, NV	TBD
Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Savannah, GA	TBD
Skunk Ape Trail Run	10 Miler	Huntsville, AL	TBD
Florida Skydive Ultra Run	Half Marathon	Clewiston, FL	TBD
Florida Skydive Ultra Run	10K	Clewiston, FL	TBD
Skyline Scramble	6 hr	Topeka, KS	TBD
Skyline Scramble	12 hr	Topeka, KS	TBD
Sparkasse 3-Country Marathon	Half Marathon	Lindau, Germany	TBD
Sparkasse 3-Country Marathon	Half Marathon	Lindau, Germany	TBD
Spartan Trifecta Colorado Springs	Sprint	Fort Carson, CO	TBD
Spartan Trifecta Colorado Springs	Super	Fort Carson, CO	TBD
Spartan Trifecta Colorado Springs	Beast	Fort Carson, CO	TBD
Spirits Run 5K	5K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Split Marathon	Half Marathon	Split, Croatia	TBD
Spooky Sprint Kansas City	Half Marathon	Lee's Summit, MO	TBD
Prague Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Prague, Czech Republic	TBD
St. Jude Memphis Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Memphis, TN	TBD
Stars & Stripes 5K	5K	Overland Park, KS	TBD
Statesman Cap10K	10K	Austin, TX	TBD
Steamtown Marathon	Marathon	Forest City, PA	TBD
Storm the Castle Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Blue River, OR	TBD
Stramilano	Half Marathon	Milan, Italy	TBD
Strutt With Your Mutt	5K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Suicide Hill Trail Run	10K	Little River, KS	TBD
Summer Georgetown 5K, 10K & Half	Half Marathon	Washington, DC	TBD
Tunnel Vision Marathon	Half Marathon	Snoqualmie Pass, WA	TBD
Tacoma City Marathon	Half Marathon	Tacoma, WA	TBD
Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase	200 Mile Relay	Lexington, KY	TBD
The Cowtown	10K	Fort Worth, TX	TBD
The Cowtown	Half Marathon	Fort Worth, TX	TBD
The Cowtown	5K	Fort Worth, TX	TBD
Runtastic HAUNTED SLC	Half Marathon	Salt Lake City, UT	TBD
Hawk Hundred	Marathon	Lawrence, KS	TBD
The Kan 50K	50K	Mead, WA	TBD
Antarctica Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	King George Island, Antarctica	TBD
Antarctica Marathon & Half Marathon	Marathon	King George Island, Antarctica	TBD
Lost Dutchman Marathon	Half Marathon	Apache Junction, AZ	TBD
Lost Dutchman Marathon	10K	Apache Junction, AZ	TBD
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon	50K	Alcoa, TN	TBD
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon	50K	Alcoa, TN	TBD
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon	Marathon	Alcoa, TN	TBD
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon	50 Miler	Alcoa, TN	TBD
The Pistol Ultra & Pistol Creek Marathon	100K	Alcoa, TN	TBD
TimberRidge Adventure Race	2 hr	Olathe, KS	TBD
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 Kansas City	10K	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 Kansas City	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	TBD
Tortoise & Hare 5K Run, Walk & Roll	5K	Excelsior Springs, MO	TBD
Tower 2 Tower 5K	5K	Lenexa, KS	TBD
Tunnel Hill 10 Miler	10 Miler	Vienna, IL	TBD
Tunnel Hill Marathon	Marathon	Vienna, IL	TBD
Tunnel Light Marathon	Marathon	Snoqualmie Pass, WA	TBD
Urban Cow Half Marathon	5K	Sacramento, CA	TBD
Urban Cow Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Sacramento, CA	TBD
Urban Cow Half Marathon	5K	Sacramento, CA	TBD
Urban Cow Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Sacramento, CA	TBD
Utah Valley Marathon	5K	Wallsburg, UT	TBD
Utah Valley Marathon	Half Marathon	Wallsburg, UT	TBD
Victoria Falls Marathon	Half Marathon	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	TBD
Viking Dash Trail Run Raleigh	Half Marathon	New Hill, NC	TBD
Istanbul Marathon	15K	Istanbul, Turkey	TBD
Istanbul Marathon	Marathon	Istanbul, Turkey	TBD
Wandering Wolves	25K	Kansas City, KS	TBD
Waterford Viking Marathon	Half Marathon	Waterford, Ireland	TBD
West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon	Half Marathon	West Point, NY	TBD
West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon	Half Marathon	West Point, NY	TBD
West Virginia Trilogy	50K	Seneca Rocks, WV	TBD
NorthShore Run (St. Luke’s Half & Tunnel 10K)	Half Marathon	Duluth, MN	TBD
Wilderness Trail Trek 5K & 10K	10K	Lawson, MO	TBD
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Tulsa, OK	TBD
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon	26.5 Miler	Tulsa, OK	TBD
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon	5K	Tulsa, OK	TBD
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	Half Marathon	Wilmington, NC	TBD
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K	5K	Wilmington, NC	TBD
Christmas Wine Run 5K at Serre Vineyards	5K	Mt Airy, NC	TBD
Wine Run 5K Van Till Farm	5K	Rayville, MO	TBD
Wine Run 5K Z&M Twisted Vines	5K	Lawrence, KS	TBD
Wineglass Marathon & Half Marathon	5K	Bath, NY	TBD
Wineglass Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Bath, NY	TBD
Wineglass Marathon & Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Bath, NY	TBD
The Woodlands Marathon	Half Marathon	The Woodlands, TX	TBD
Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Greenbrier, AR	TBD
Motus Panther Creek Trail Run	Half Marathon	Morristown, TN	TBD
Yellowstone Half Marathon	Half Marathon	West Yellowstone, MT	TBD
Yellowstone Half Marathon	5K	West Yellowstone, MT	TBD
Yellowstone Half Marathon	Half Marathon	West Yellowstone, MT	TBD
Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon & 10K	Half Marathon	Council Bluffs, IA	TBD
Yosemite Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oakhurst, CA	TBD
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon	8K	Virginia Beach, VA	TBD
Zion Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Virgin, UT	TBD
Zion Ultras & Trail Half	Half Marathon	Virgin, UT	TBD
Zionsville Half Marathon and 5K	Half Marathon	Zionsville, IN	TBD
Zombie Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Anchorage, AK	TBD
Zou-Mania	1 Miler	Columbia, MO	TBD
Zou-Mania	2.8 Miler	Columbia, MO	TBD
Zou-Mania	5K	Columbia, MO	TBD
Zou-Mania	10K	Columbia, MO	TBD
Zou-Mania	10K	Columbia, MO	TBD

Race	Distance	Location	Date
Jingle Bell Run Kansas City	5K	Overland Park, KS	Dec 8, 2024
Nolan Davidson Champion’s Run	10K	Kansas City, KS	Dec 7, 2024
Greensboro Gobbler 5K	5K	Greensboro, NC	Nov 28, 2024
Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Overland Park, KS	Nov 24, 2024
Lagerhead Marathon and Half	Half Marathon	Ottawa, KS	Nov 23, 2024
Holiday Luminary 5K	5K	Overland Park, KS	Nov 22, 2024
Turkey Trails KC	10K	Independence, MO	Nov 17, 2024
KU Vet’s Day 5K	5K	Lawrence, KS	Nov 10, 2024
Parkville Veterans Day 5K & 10K	10K	Parkville, MO	Nov 9, 2024
Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Springfield, MO	Nov 3, 2024
Salina Crossroads Marathon	Half Marathon	Salina, KS	Nov 2, 2024
Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K	10K	Weston, MO	Nov 2, 2024
Kansas Rails-to-Trails Fall Ultra Extravaganza	50K	Ottawa, KS	Oct 26, 2024
Des Moines Marathon	Half Marathon	Des Moines, IA	Oct 20, 2024
Kansas City Marathon	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Oct 19, 2024
Frontier Freedom 5K & 10K	10K	Fort Leavenworth, KS	Oct 13, 2024
Run for Paws 5K	5K	Olathe, KS	Oct 12, 2024
Oktoberfest 5K (MO)	5K	Martin City, MO	Oct 6, 2024
Brett’s Bands 5K for SUDEP Awareness	5K	Parkville, MO	Oct 5, 2024
Louisburg Cider Run	10K	Louisburg, KS	Oct 5, 2024
City of Roses Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Cape Girardeau, MO	Sep 29, 2024
St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon	Half Marathon	St. Joseph, MO	Sep 28, 2024
Boulevard 10K Kansas City	10K	Kansas City, MO	Sep 22, 2024
Kansas City Zoo Run	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Sep 21, 2024
Woodstock 10K	10K	Overland Park, MO	Sep 15, 2024
Do Hard Things 5K Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck	9.11 Miler	Columbia, MO	Sep 14, 2024
Plaza 10K	10K	Kansas, MO	Sep 8, 2024
Hat Trick Trot 5K & 10K	10K	Saint Joseph, MO	Sep 7, 2024
Leawood Labor Day 5K	5K	Leawood, KS	Sep 2, 2024
5K-9 and Family Fun Run	5K	De Soto, KS	Sep 1, 2024
Wathena River Walk & Run	10K	Wathena, MO	Aug 31, 2024
Head for the Cure 5K Kansas City	5K	Overland Park, KS	Aug 25, 2024
Tiblow Trot	5 Miler	Bonner Springs, KS	Aug 24, 2024
Hearts For RMHC 5K & 10K	10K	Parkville, MO	Aug 18, 2024
Glow Run 5K Kansas City	5K	Kansas City, MO	Aug 17, 2024
Rexy Run & Walk	8K	Lawrence, KS	Aug 17, 2024
Depot Dash 5K	5K	Leawood, KS	Aug 10, 2024
Rock Island Trail Half Marathon	5K	Pleasant Hill, MO	Jul 27, 2024
Amelia Earhart Fun Run & Walk	8K	Atchison, KS	Jul 20, 2024
Donot Stop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K St. Joseph	Half Marathon	St. Joseph, MO	Jul 14, 2024
Sunglasses Run 5K	5K	Kansas City, MO	Jul 13, 2024
Ward Parkway Four on the Fourth	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Jul 4, 2024
Night Hawk	10 Miler	Lawrence, KS	Jun 29, 2024
All American 4 & 8 Miler Kansas City	8 Miler	Independence, MO	Jun 29, 2024
I Wanna Rock 5K	5K	Overland Park, MO	Jun 22, 2024
Hometown Half St Joseph, MO	Half Marathon	Saint Joseph, MO	Jun 16, 2024
Clinton Historic Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Clinton, MO	Jun 15, 2024
Heroes For Hospice 5K	5K	Overland Park, KS	Jun 8, 2024
Night Flight 5K	5K	Lee\'s Summit, MO	Jun 1, 2024
Hospital Hill Run	10K	Kansas City, MO	Jun 1, 2024
Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run	10K	Kansas City, MO	May 27, 2024
Joplin Memorial Run	Half Marathon	Joplin, MO	May 18, 2024
Running with the Cows	Half Marathon	Bucyrus, KS	May 11, 2024
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini)	5K	Indianapolis, IN	May 4, 2024
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini)	Half Marathon	Indianapolis, IN	May 4, 2024
CCVI Trolley Run	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Apr 28, 2024
TopCity Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Topeka, KS	Apr 27, 2024
Wine Run 5K Fence Stile Vineyards	5K	Excelsior Springs, MO	Apr 21, 2024
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz	Half Marathon	Olathe, KS	Apr 20, 2024
Tough Ruck	Marathon	Concord, MA	Apr 14, 2024
KC Pet Project 5K	5K	Kansas City, MO	Apr 13, 2024
Rock the Parkway Half Marathon & 5K	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Apr 6, 2024
Wine Run 5K TerraVox Vineyards	5K	Kansas City, MO	Mar 30, 2024
Liberty Half Marathon & Jewell 5K	Half Marathon	Liberty, MO	Mar 23, 2024
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 St. Joseph	Half Marathon	St. Joseph, MO	Mar 17, 2024
St. Patrick’s 5K at Park Place	5K	Leawood, KS	Mar 16, 2024
B.E.A.R.D. 5K & 10K	10K	Lenexa, KS	Mar 10, 2024
KC Running Club St Patrick’s Day 4 Miler & Kids Run	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Mar 9, 2024
Running From Yeti Kansas City, MO	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Mar 2, 2024
Spring Break 5K & 10K	10K	Parkville, MO	Mar 1, 2024
Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run	10 Miler	Kansas City, KS	Feb 24, 2024
Couple Shuffle Independence	10K	Independence, MO	Feb 11, 2024
Sweetheart Run 5K & 10K	10K	Overland Park, MO	Feb 10, 2024
Couple Shuffle Saint Joseph	10K	St. Joseph, MO	Feb 4, 2024
Groundhog Run	15K Challenge (5K + 10K)	Kansas City, MO	Jan 28, 2024
Hangover Half Marathon & 10K	10K	Overland Park, KS	Jan 1, 2024
Time Travel Half Marathon Kansas City	10K	Parkville, MO	Dec 31, 2023
RanchFIT Ruck	10K	Easton, KS	Dec 30, 2023
Candy Cane Course North KC	12K	Liberty, MO	Dec 17, 2023
Candy Cane Course Lee’s Summit	12K	Lee\'s Summit, MO	Dec 16, 2023
Westport Santa Dash	5K	Kansas City, MO	Dec 9, 2023
Jingle Bell Run Kansas City	5K	Overland Park, KS	Dec 3, 2023
Running of the Turkeys (NC)	5K	Greensboro, NC	Nov 23, 2023
KU Vet’s Day 5K	5K	Lawrence, KS	Nov 12, 2023
Ruck ‘N’ Run	5.5K	Republic, MO	Nov 11, 2023
Parkville Veterans Day 5K & 10K	10K	Parkville, MO	Nov 11, 2023
Yeti Endurance Weekend (fka Longview Half Marathon)	Half Marathon	Lee\'s Summit, MO	Nov 5, 2023
Yeti Endurance Weekend (fka Longview Half Marathon)	10K	Lee\'s Summit, MO	Nov 4, 2023
Red Ribbon 5K	5K	Belton, MO	Oct 29, 2023
Cliff Hanger Run	10K	Kansas City, MO	Oct 28, 2023
Mileage Monsters 5K	5K	Olathe, KS	Oct 22, 2023
Kansas City Marathon	Half Marathon	Kansas City, MO	Oct 21, 2023
Military Matters VeteRUN 5K	5K	Kansas City, MO	Oct 15, 2023
Great ‘Pupkin’ 5k Run	5K	Overland Park, KS	Oct 14, 2023
Frontier Freedom 5K & 10K	5K	Fort Leavenworth, KS	Oct 8, 2023
Louisburg Cider Run	10K	Louisburg, KS	Oct 7, 2023
Run for Paws 5K	5K	Olathe, KS	Oct 7, 2023
Oktoberfest 5K (MO)	5K	Martin City, MO	Oct 1, 2023
Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K	10K	Weston, MO	Sep 30, 2023
Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K	6.6K	Lawson, MO	Sep 30, 2023
Boulevard 10K Kansas City	10K	Kansas City, MO	Sep 24, 2023
Kansas City Zoo Run	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Sep 23, 2023
KC Hustle Run 5K & 10K	10K	Overland Park, MO	Sep 17, 2023
Rugged Maniac Kansas City	5K	Drexel, MO	Sep 16, 2023
Plaza 10K	10K	Kansas, MO	Sep 10, 2023
Onesie Funsie Rhino Run	5K	Kansas City, MO	Sep 9, 2023
KCCC Twilight Trek 5K	5K	Overland Park, MO	Sep 9, 2023
Leawood Labor Day 5K	5K	Leawood, KS	Sep 4, 2023
5K-9 and Family Fun Run	5K	De Soto, KS	Sep 3, 2023
Wathena River Walk & Run	10K	Wathena, MO	Sep 2, 2023
Hearts For RMHC 5K & 10K	10K	Parkville, MO	Aug 27, 2023
Lunartic 5K	5K	Smithville, MO	Aug 26, 2023
Summer Sizzler Kansas City	15K	Shawnee, KS	Aug 26, 2023
Restoration Run 5K	5K	Gladstone, MO	Aug 19, 2023
Carry A. Nation 5K	5K	Belton, MO	Aug 12, 2023
Night Train (KS)	20 Miler	Garnett, KS	Aug 5, 2023
Spencer C Duncan Make It Count 5K	5K	Gardner, KS	Aug 5, 2023
Foam Glow Kansas City	5K	Bonner Springs, KS	Jul 29, 2023
Amelia Earhart Fun Run & Walk	8K	Atchison, KS	Jul 22, 2023
Ward Parkway Four on the Fourth	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Jul 4, 2023
Stars & Stripes 5K	5K	Overland Park, KS	Jul 2, 2023
All American 4 & 8 Miler Kansas City	4 Miler	Independence, MO	Jul 1, 2023
Hometown Half Marathon Kansas City	Half Marathon	Parkville, MO	Jun 24, 2023
Hilltop Hustle	5K	Lawrence, KS	Jun 17, 2023
KC Pet Project 5K	5K	Kansas City, MO	Jun 10, 2023
Night Flight 5K	5K	Lee\\\'s Summit, MO	Jun 9, 2023
Hospital Hill Run	10K	Kansas City, MO	Jun 3, 2023
Brandon Russell’s Flash Dash	5K	North Kansas City, MO	May 22, 2023
Mainly Marathons Prairie Series Day 3 (KS)	Marathon	Hiawatha, KS	May 14, 2023
Heritage Park 5K, 10K & 15K	5K	Olathe, KS	May 13, 2023
Running with the Cows	5K	Bucyrus, KS	May 13, 2023
CCVI Trolley Run	4 Miler	Kansas City, MO	Apr 30, 2023
Wine Run 5K Z&M Twisted Vines	5K	Lawrence, KS	Apr 22, 2023
Run/Walk for the Paws 5K	5K	St Joseph, MO	Apr 15, 2023
Wine Run 5K Fence Stile Vineyards	5K	Excelsior Springs, MO	Apr 15, 2023
Wine Run 5K TerraVox Vineyards	5K	Kansas City, MO	Apr 8, 2023
Liberty Half Marathon & Jewell 5K	5K	Liberty, MO	Mar 25, 2023
St. Patrick’s 5K	5K	Leawood, KS	Mar 18, 2023
Kansas City’s Big 12 Run	5K	Kansas City, MO	Mar 11, 2023
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 Kansas City	5K	Kansas City, MO	Mar 4, 2023
Groundhog Run	5K	Kansas City, MO	Jan 29, 2023

My Raves

Full on party for everyone

5K | Repeat Runner '24 | Dec 9, 2024

Overall Rating:

Jingle Bell Run Kansas City

Looks like a PR. First two miles are net uphill with a few rollers along the way but the third mile will let you more than make up for it … MORE

Looks like a PR. First two miles are net uphill with a few rollers along the way but the third mile will let you more than make up for it with a great downhill that has just the right slope to not burn out the quads. The pregame layout had more types of pastries (sweet AND savory) than I could sample along with the standard granola bars, coffee, bananas, satsumas (tiny oranges) and a few other things. A few vendors and massage services available (free), but the entire Chicken & Pickle is rented out so there may have been more food options available for purchase. The shirt was a nice warm long-sleeved cotton and bells were passed out so we could heighten the festivities. Not much in the way of crowd support and no water stations on course. I get it’s a short course but something at the top of the hill at mile two marker would have been nice. I heard a number of people grumble about that but I didn’t think it was a huge thing. The medal was decent, probably on the high part of mid-range for a 5k and highlighted the 40th running of the race. I had other places to be afterwards, but this very much was a race you could hang out at for a while with full use of the facilities at this private event. Great race for a great cause. I’m not sure who does their timing/web updates but seems to be not loaded up as of the following morning when I wrote this. When the standard (at least in these parts) is within a few minutes of crossing the line it’s on the website, to not be able to confirm my PR is a bit of a disappointment, but not enough for me to drop a point on production when so much is going on correctly with this race. I’ll be there for sure next year.

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Nolan Davidson Champion’s Run

First time "Go" at this station.

10K | First-timer '24 | Dec 7, 2024

Overall Rating:

Nolan Davidson Champion’s Run

Great race. Even better inaugural race. Two lap course, which despite being my least favorite form, this worked really well, it's on fully closed down roads basically encircling the speedway. … MORE

Great race. Even better inaugural race. Two lap course, which despite being my least favorite form, this worked really well, it’s on fully closed down roads basically encircling the speedway. There’s an obnoxiously long hill at the start but then it’s flat the rest of the way. Could have PR’ed today but was helping a friend who was struggling. Two water aid stations (that you hit twice) and the few turns off the main road that existed were well marshalled. The shirts are a heavy, almost sweatshirt thickness long-sleeve and the medal is decently designed and doubles as a Christmas tree ornament.

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Greensboro Gobbler 5K

Hard call on a fun race

5K | First-timer '24 | Nov 28, 2024

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Greensboro Gobbler 5K

Course was a nice reverse lollipop with a dogleg right. Surprisingly, no aid station at turn around, but it was cold and misty so I suppose they figured it wasn't … MORE

Course was a nice reverse lollipop with a dogleg right. Surprisingly, no aid station at turn around, but it was cold and misty so I suppose they figured it wasn’t needed. Nice solid medal and matching tech long-sleeve. Big SWAG for a 5k. Do this great course with a slow steady incline to the turnaround then a fast mile back before hitting one bowl under a railroad track for the only significant slow-down, then final 1/5th mile to the finish line for what could easily be a PR course.

Not much in the way of things to do at the finish line, so consider this 5k on par with other mid-sized town races. Between that, the water they’d prestacked for the finish in the middle of the front of the starting chute and the lack of aid station (warm gatorade maybe?) I couldn’t in all honesty give them 5 shoes for production, but three seemed too punitive. This isn’t Boston or Indy, after all, and it’s not a 20k person half-marathon. It’s a good fun race that’s a fast in-and-out, and it’s Thanksgiving morning, so how much after party does anyone really want. They did a great job of not giving us a ton of stuff we don’t want and keeping the price-to-swag ratio pretty favorable on a very fun course. Three shoes would have been equally inappropriate. Absolute do-again race, and for what it is it’s easily a 5-star race.

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Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Some course corrections needed, but fun!

Half Marathon | First-timer '24 | Nov 27, 2024

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Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Convoluted course though Corporate Woods. I saw a few early runners get turned around because the signs could have also used some volunteers or something to make it clearer which … MORE

Convoluted course though Corporate Woods. I saw a few early runners get turned around because the signs could have also used some volunteers or something to make it clearer which way to go as the course laps over and back upon itself in multiple places. A couple steep hills, but relatively short (linear) and not incredibily bad height wise, but they are there and they will slow you down. Probably half was on closed off asphalt roads and half was on asphalt park paths. The medal and shirt had a nice logo on it and while I heard a lot of complaints about the shirt being SO lightweight, I appreciated having something I can wear after a race in the warmer weather and not overheat. Honestly I’d probably do it again. I stuck with a pacer accidentally because of good conversation and ended up nearly PR’ing on a course I said I was going to take easy. Large showing for a non-road race and good energy before and after.

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Lagerhead Marathon and Half

Final running?

Half Marathon | First-timer '24 | Nov 27, 2024

Overall Rating:

Lagerhead Marathon and Half

Out and back on a course I don't care much for. Very flat, very straight, very boring. Only portajohns were one at the start (really?) and one at the turnaround … MORE

Out and back on a course I don’t care much for. Very flat, very straight, very boring. Only portajohns were one at the start (really?) and one at the turnaround (again, really?) The medal was exceptional, even if it was small for a half, and had some really nice easter eggs to a local celebrity runner who’s made his final victory lap. The shirt was a nice light long-sleeve and there was a great hoodie for purchase as well. Supposedly this is the last running of this race but there is talk of resurrecting it in another form. Ideally around the great little towns in the area instead of an out-and-back on the rails-to-trail which already gets so much usage.

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Holiday Luminary 5K

Great holiday night 5k

5K | First-timer '24 | Nov 27, 2024

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Holiday Luminary 5K

Bottleneck at the start. Pretty course with about a mile, mile and a half in the dark in the park. It's not long and honestly your phone would do fine … MORE

Bottleneck at the start. Pretty course with about a mile, mile and a half in the dark in the park. It’s not long and honestly your phone would do fine if you don’t want to bring a headlight/beltlight. The first and last part inside the arboretum grounds where everything is nicely lit for Christmas. The afterparty is well above most 5ks and the energy was very much a mix of “walk the park and take pictures” and “hang out with each other and get festive.” Lots of great swag for sale with light up gloves, hats and scarfs. The medal was a nice light-up medal and pretty hefty for a 5k. Absolute do again. Great night race.

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Turkey Trails KC

Great modified-T(2x) on BassPro campus

10K | Repeat Runner '24 | Nov 17, 2024

Overall Rating:

Turkey Trails KC

Great modified-T (super top heavy) on the roads through the Bass Pro regional HQ campus. Gorgeous scenery and despite some hills (not that long, not too tall, but enough to … MORE

Great modified-T (super top heavy) on the roads through the Bass Pro regional HQ campus. Gorgeous scenery and despite some hills (not that long, not too tall, but enough to feel) managed to PR, because it’s so pretty when it isn’t hot that the lake and waterfall keep you distracted when the changing colors of the leaves doesn’t. There’s only one aid station towards the middle of the T, and you pass it three times on each lap, though the lack of enthusiasm by the aid station volunteers almost made it not worth stopping. There’s a group coming. You can see them half a mile out. Have more than two cups ready to go. I wish there’d been a water point somewhere else even if it was less visited just so I could have had some water without having to stop and wait. I’m not faulting the race for low energy volunteers though, so after tossing that idea around, I’m not going to deduct a point for production. The start/finish line had a multitude of different mini personal pies, bars, bananas and some other stuff. The DJ kept the energy up and the crowd afterwards seemed to all be having a good time. No crowd support on this race once you get past the opening 100m though, since it’s all on the closed down Bass Pro campus, but with the out and backs of each leg of the T being hit twice, there’s plenty of racers cheering on racers.

The shirt was a nice cotton long sleeve, and the medal was a spinner pumpkin pie medal where the slice taken changes how much was eaten as it spins.

This course isn’t used enough so I always jump at the chance to go out there. Somehow despite the hills I managed to secure a PR by a pretty wide margin, so you can too.

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KU Vet’s Day 5K

Could have been a 5shoe 5k

5K | Repeat Runner '24 | Nov 10, 2024

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KU Vet’s Day 5K

Not to be confused with a 5k half, which comes with higher expectations. Different course than last year. Good and bad there, because I wanted a redemption run to make … MORE

Not to be confused with a 5k half, which comes with higher expectations. Different course than last year. Good and bad there, because I wanted a redemption run to make up for my low performance last year as a result of being on the injured list. Reverse first half of figure 8 shaped track. Starting with a fast run downhill then a big uphill, a couple small hills along the course but nothing bad. Overall a fast course. Moved the start this year to the student center or alumni center or something instead of the stadium parking lot, which made for a much nicer pre-race wait in the cold. Absolute do-again. The course was great. Moving to the inside for the starting area was great. Marine Corps Birthday Cake was great. While I don’t drink beer, there was supposed to be a beer tent (signs on the race even said so) yet apparently there wasn’t, or nobody knew where it was. Also apparently the shirts were advertised as blue to a great many people but we got white instead. Production point deducted there either way.

The medal was a nice cutout, though I did prefer the prior year’s spinner design which incorporated the Vets Day component of the race as well, as did several of the repeat runners with whom I spoke. No crowd support on this one this year, which was disappointing because last year there were quite a few people on the course cheering, particularly at the top of the big hill where the back and forth occurs. All the same, I’ll be certain to be there next year to see which version we race.

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Parkville Veterans Day 5K & 10K

Nice, dependable and great swag

10K | Repeat Runner '24 | Nov 9, 2024

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Parkville Veterans Day 5K & 10K

This route was fortunately the best of the three 10k routes used at English Landing Park. Modified out and back with the turnaround around 4.1 miles. This is a flat … MORE

This route was fortunately the best of the three 10k routes used at English Landing Park. Modified out and back with the turnaround around 4.1 miles. This is a flat course on pea gravel which is nicely packed after the first 1.5-2 miles. For me this course runs slow, but it may be because it’s my go-to course for virtuals, so I see it a lot.

The shirt was a nice soft long-sleeved T and the medal was nicely designed and hefty. Honestly it’s on par with some of the half marathon medals I’ve got. The 5 and 10k got the same medal, which I know that bothers some people, so take that for what it’s worth, but I thought the production was minimal but not lacking at all. Handful of water points out there, no GU or food at the end. None of this bothered me because this is a traditionally minimal race (other than the great swag), but know what you’re getting into. The scenery is nice, with most of it being a stone’s throw from the river, and the light misty rain we had going on the whole time gave it a nice autumn feel (finally). The race ends a block or two from Downtown Parkville, which was named best small town a short while back. Lots of places to stop and get coffee or food afterwards.

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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick Half Marathon

What is up with Springfield?...

Half Marathon | First-timer '24 | Nov 4, 2024

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Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick Half Marathon

...and why am I the last to know about this treasure? Bass Pro and Springfield know how to bring it! More aid stations than you can shake a stick at, … MORE

…and why am I the last to know about this treasure?

Bass Pro and Springfield know how to bring it! More aid stations than you can shake a stick at, official and unofficial, the latter of which usually gets hurt in bad weather, but despite the rain we had an unofficial aid stations offering: marshmallows, beer, orange slices, pickle juice (x3), chocolate bars, M&Ms, gummies (x2), at least three more I didn’t stop at, 4 or 5 offering only Powerade and water, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten more on a race. There was a competition apparently. All the stations were great. The magic lady, sorry I didn’t see more of your performance. You were quite motivating. “The Pirate Pickle juice” and the other pickle juice aid station (with volunteers dressed as pickles) were both great, as were the ones with the patriotic theme and the snare drums as intro to the next track. The people of Galloway though…you came out in force and brought your A-Game with the buffet you put before us, and I loved your signs. You get my vote. You proved that “Anything IS possum-able!” We rolled back out to you folks for lunch after the race because of the fire you brought to the cheer and support divisions.

The race was through a number of neighborhoods and relatively flat, with a nice gradual downhill into the finish that won’t burn your quads. It’s a good long stretch and gives lots of opportunity for high fives as you come in for your finish, which will come with another buffet of goodies from beef jerky to chips and salsa to oranges and milk and all the normal bars we always get. Way to diversify Bass Pro, and this really set you apart. The start and end was at their giant building which had fireplaces to warm by and medal engraving on sight as well as massages and TIMS machines.

The B&B (Mansion at Elfindale) I have to mention because above and beyond being spacious and gorgeous, they let us come back after the race to shower, which I’ve only had one hotel do before (JW @ MiniIndy…much love!), so this showed above and beyond that deserves recognition. Also, less than a mile away from the start line (which is around the corner from the finish line in the giant parking complex of Bass Pro, but technically not the same). The shirt is wonderful. Soft polyspandex blend long-sleeved that I’ll actually wear. Designs on both sides without sponsor logos. The medal is nicely polished with a 3D relief of a deer in the woods. Everyone I showed it to thought it was a nice medal. This is quite aways away and I already see myself driving back next year, as well as checking out the other Springfield and Bass Pro races. Excellent production, value, experience and coordination, as their RD Melissa Bondy had the packet delivered to the B&B since I wouldn’t make it in time for the expo (due to a prior race) and there is no same-day pickup. That was just indicative of how well the little details of customer experience mattered here, and that has earned a loyal competitor. Kudos, truly. I only wish the 5k was a different day or early enough that we could double up and do a challenge I just didn’t want the experience to end. Says something when the only downside I can come up with is “need to have more.” I could see a great two-day challenge, or better yet, MiniIndy-style where you do the 5, then an hour later the half starts. I can’t say anything bad about the race so at least let a guy dream of how to get more. Despite the long drive, I will absolutely be there next year. If the energy was this great in the rain I can only imagine how a clear day would be. I’ll find out in 2025 though. Hope to see you all there.

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Salina Crossroads Marathon 🏆

Salina punches well above weight class

Half Marathon | First-timer '24 | Nov 4, 2024

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Salina Crossroads Marathon 🏆

Despite the sidewards rain this was a great course. Flat. Lots of food at the finish line and fire columns at the start to help battle the rain. It rained … MORE

Despite the sidewards rain this was a great course. Flat. Lots of food at the finish line and fire columns at the start to help battle the rain. It rained for most of it. We were cold, we were miserable, and we absolutely loved every moment of it.

The course elevation profile looked intimidating until you look at the y-axis. The one “big” hill on this course I ran up while wearing body armor, so don’t let it dissuade you from going. It’s not that big. It’s not that steep. It’ll slow you down, sure, but for the region it’s really tame. There’s free hot food at the finish to include free Philly-style sliders and other little burgers and BBQ. The medal is classy and super shiny and the tshirt was a very soft cotton. This race is a bit of a drive for me and I’m already saying I’m going to be there next year. Were it not for the rain this could have been a PR course easily and I’m already looking forward to signing up. This great little burger joint with multiple national recognition is right around the corner, so go to the Cozy Inn and get some sliders after. They were far better than that bland Castle place…

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Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K

Good solid redemption run

10K | Repeat Runner '24 | Nov 4, 2024

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Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K

So I was injured last year and my time here was rough, and a freak heatwave put the temperatures at start in the low 90s. I had to do it … MORE

So I was injured last year and my time here was rough, and a freak heatwave put the temperatures at start in the low 90s. I had to do it again to get a better time. Still injured, but this time in 45 degree angle downpours, but still much better.

No finisher medal but a great mug. All the same, come on folks. We love our bling. Just tack on the cost or make it optional if you must, but what a great opportunity to highlight the nuances of your little community with the big hills and the wine and small town mainstreet…could really have been a great medal. Moving on…Hot cocoa for all and a nice tshirt. 0.1-0.15 Shorter than last year and inclined to believe that the last year was the correct length, but will give them the benefit of the doubt. Great course and great reason to spend and evening exploring Weston “downtown.” Great opportunity for hill work as it’s loosely described as 5km up a bluff, turn around and come back. Not a technical route, but there is small, packed gravel and some washout from place to place. Fast downhill to the finish gives a final opportunity to change places with your buddy. Or at least try. Make an evening out of it and stay and explore Weston. I had to head out to another race so I didn’t get to, but the energy was really high for a small town and I’m sure there was some great afterparty energy going on.

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Kansas Rails-to-Trails Fall Ultra Extravaganza

Hard to rate...but a great race

50K | First-timer '24 | Oct 27, 2024

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Kansas Rails-to-Trails Fall Ultra Extravaganza

Course difficulty...hmm...this was a big mental game for me. I lost that game, thought I did manage to crank out a pace considerably faster than my last marathon, so there's … MORE

Course difficulty…hmm…this was a big mental game for me. I lost that game, thought I did manage to crank out a pace considerably faster than my last marathon, so there’s a tradeoff. You’re out and back or a brief section through a charming little town, then 14 or so miles straight out on a rails-to-trail course. The canopy was pretty constant for probably 80% of the course, so there was no sun to worry about. There was one 15-degree turn, then turn around and go back. In a straight line. For miles. There’s a tiny town you pass through for maybe two blocks. I was so happy when I saw a squirrel or groundhog. The cows at the end really saved me. There was a calf! So what’s the scenery here? One shoe? Five? It is certainly peaceful. If you want the same thing for miles then you’ll love it. I learned I miss hills and turns, so it got rough for me the last 10 miles or so.

Those two categories aside, the production I can easily give a 5 to. There was a manned aid station on the way out, at the turnaround, then visiting the first one again. The food selection was honestly too numerous to even try to list, but highlights were half a dozen sodas, quesadillas, peanut butter, PBJs, soup, oranges, candy, banana, sports drink, and pickle juice (I’m getting addicted). Tables and tables of food. If you like to have it when you run, it was probably there. The pre/post race was inside a hangar/barn-style building. Space heaters kept it cozy but wasn’t so warm that you got shocked when you went outside, zero gravity chairs, plenty of places to sit and eat afterwards, I will seriously be looking at whatever other races these people do. They are not messing around. The eggs and bacon at the end were amazing.

The awards double as belt buckles, as is the normal way for long trail runs. It’s nicely designed, and the ribbon meshes well with the design. So many times, it appears as if the ribbon was an afterthought, maybe just the name on there in boring font. This was well integrated. The longer distances got larger belt buckles. I think we all got the same Tshirt, but other swag was available to buy such as a hoodie or mug and a few other things. The hoodie was especially high quality when I rubbed it, but I’ve got so many hoodies this year already I couldn’t pick up another one.

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Des Moines Marathon

I wanted to give this 5 shoes, but...

Half Marathon | First-timer '24 | Oct 21, 2024

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Des Moines Marathon

...but then a friend reminded me of check-in... So we did the I-35 Challenge. With that came a personalized BIB that we picked up at Des Moines Expo. Because none … MORE

…but then a friend reminded me of check-in…

So we did the I-35 Challenge. With that came a personalized BIB that we picked up at Des Moines Expo. Because none of us knew our bib number because we didn’t get the email that supposedly had it (got all the other prerace email…) they just assigned us new ones instead of looking for the ones with our names on it. Might be a small thing to some people but for me bibs are almost as good as medals, and easier to look through a book than the 70 or so medals I’ve earned this year (with challenge medals). It always irks me when you just get a generic bib and then I have to write on there what it was so when it goes in my bib book for the year…but I digress. While my friend did manage to track down the bib I should have had after the conclusion of the race, everyone wasn’t so lucky, and if you’re just going to assign new ones as opposed to looking up the originals (or if you can’t for whatever reason, then your process needs adjusting. I took off a shoe for that, but I ended up adding it back due to the “extra credit” bringing the average back up. More on that later.

People say the expo is small, but you know what, I say it’s just concentrated. There aren’t any roofers and water filter crap there. It’s all about racing and recovery and that’s the expo I’d rather see than something twice that size where half of it is siding or some other nonsense. It’s outside, which is a nice change of pace, and it’s where the post-party is located. If you hang out there the morning of the race the portajohn line can get long though, so Pro Tip: half a block behind the chute on the left is an entire block of portajohns….no waiting even right up until the opening bell. Great job to Des Moines on that one for sure.

The course itself is super fast. There’s a mild uphill from mile 3.5-5, but it’s only about 150 feet of gain. From around mile 5.25 through 6 you’re going back down the hill, then it’s flat the rest of the way, save a dip and a bridge or two at the end. The final stretch back to the finish line comes after a slight left turn. It’s nice and long enough to really have some time to let the “home stretch boost” carry you through the energy of the finish without being so long that the boost wears off and you still have 50m to go. Then take a hard left to medical or right down the extended chute to get your medal/medals as appropriate (I-35 Challenge). Both medals were really nicely designed and there will absolutely be more of them in my collection in future years.

So…this extra credit I spoke of came in the form or roving aid station volunteers in bright yellow-orange shirts on bikes who were riding both directions, dropping off candy and water to those who needed it, and being available to get medical for the people who went down. It was amazing. Not one or two, they must have had a fleet out there because I don’t think I ever made it a half mile without seeing one. I know I never went a full mile. While I didn’t take them up on the offer, I did hand off a water bottle to my buddy in the group who needed one, and part of me wanted to grab a piece of candy just because. When runner cramped up and went down they swarmed them like (friendly) Pirahna until EMT could get there, and runners would report to them when they saw someone in trouble and off they went. Maybe with the shirts, little bicycling bees would be a better analogy…
I hate to see racers go down. I pains my soul every time, but when I saw it here, and saw the rapid reaction, I knew they were in good hands. To the young ladies a mile and some change from the finish, just before the bridge. Thank you for sticking by your buddy. It pained me so much to watch her go down but I was already past you when I noticed and the bike people were going to make it to you far sooner than I (also a first responder) could. I hope she’s okay and I hope you both got to finish together. You are strong. I’m proud of you both.

Anyway, I’ve been to some truly great races with excellent support, IndyMini, Running With The Cows (RWTC), Tough Ruck Boston, well now add Des Moines, who really brought their A-game and hit well above their weight class on this category. I wish I could give them 6 shoes for production, despite the hiccup with the bibs (if my buddy hadn’t managed to retrieve mine I might not have been so forgiving). The medal and challenge medal were nice and I always like when the exit chute is a little long…seems to prevent celebratory activity from crowding the timing mats.

The full marathon came with a puffy red jacket, the half with a rubberized interior raincoat, and I’m sorry I don’t know what the two shorter distances got. Honestly I like the raincoat more, because I’ve never got one of those from a race, so this is in my car for my default raincoat now. There was no tshirt at this length race. The I-35 challenge shirt was cotton with a decent design on it. It’ll be a great addition to my end-of-year quilt.

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Kansas City Marathon

Still an exciting PR

Half Marathon | Repeat Runner '24 | Oct 21, 2024

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Kansas City Marathon

I've done flat half marathons. This isn't one of them. I PRed on it a year ago and of the nearly 20 that I did in the interim, I couldn't … MORE

I’ve done flat half marathons. This isn’t one of them. I PRed on it a year ago and of the nearly 20 that I did in the interim, I couldn’t touch my time at KC, until this year where I raised the bar pretty significantly. The energy at this race is amazing, and it remains in my top three races. It is one of only two races locally that I will do every year, and that I would fly back for if I was out of town. (Shout out to RWTC!)

I wish I could give 4.5 stars. We hade VIP parking and were supposedly supposed to get an email (as opposed to it being tied to our registration). None of us got that email. I didn’t take off any points (after a long contemplation) because they let us in the VIP parking anyway with no back-and-forth about it when we explained what happened. That’s speaks highly of them. The 2-day expo was great as always and other than the parking issue, pre race communication was wonderful.

The prerace had free coffee the VIP tent, but none inside, unlike former years. Honestly the VIP section had gone downhill a little bit, but the private bathroom trailer was nice. All the same. Would it kill you to have some coffee there so we don’t have to keep leaving and coming back? With the thousands of dollars that tent generated…you’d think…

I thought the chute went pretty smoothly, but I heard complaints that it was too crowded. I think most of that was people in the wrong place (despite more than ample pacers with their poles up to indicate). I personally had no problems passing the slower people in front of me, but I always stick to the sides so plan accordingly if this is a concern. I did miss the fireworks at the start like 2023 had, and the announcer wasn’t as well heard towards the back. Might have been something worth hearing, but with all the energy in the crowd, you gotta have that volume turned UP if you’re going to talk over us. 1291 Marathoners and 3176 Half Marathoners took the chute first, with the 1221 10kers and 1204 5kers who signed up starting a half hour later or so. That worked out well in getting the course thinned out quickly, and by the first hill I didn’t see overly dense packs getting bottlenecked in front or behind me.

Aid stations were decently spaced, though some of my friends complained about the lack of GU. On a half I’m not taking any GU anyway, so didn’t matter to me, but I guess bring your own if you need calories/sugar on the race. Aid station staff was all quick and efficient in their operations, and pretty good at cheering everybody on. The Westport group especially brought the heat, so props to them.

This race hits all the great sites that downtown KC has to offer. There will be hills, so don’t come expecting a flat race, but this is always such an easy race to make a friend on (or run into one for prior years) that it’s easy to get a fire lit under you and start stepping it out before you even realize it.

Tracking stats are great on this race, with the number of people you passed and the number that passed you being reported and the last quarter mile comes with distinct stats as well (thanks Garmin!). The post-race is nice, and there are pork BBQ sandwiches and portobello sandwiches, though I sure wish there was some brisket out there or at least some decent sauce on the portobello. We did the I-35 Challenge this year so we didn’t get to stick around, but it seemed like the band was nice as well.

We’ll have a new course next year since we can’t cross the streetcar line (don’t get me started…) so I hope to see you out there exploring the new course. I’m the guy wearing body armor. Say hi when you pass me.

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Frontier Freedom 5K & 10K

Unexpected PR

10K | Repeat Runner '24 | Oct 14, 2024

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Frontier Freedom 5K & 10K

So this is the third year of the race and the first year of the 10k (Did they read my review from last year?). I hope this addition sticks around. … MORE

So this is the third year of the race and the first year of the 10k (Did they read my review from last year?). I hope this addition sticks around. When I signed up I thought it would be two laps of the 5k course, which I hate, but I would rather do a 10k than a 5k so I would have done it. Instead, I got the 5k course with two different out and backs added on and it was great. The addition of the little loop inside the old DB was great (especially since I used to work there) and while the out and back to the range could get a little boring, it was the only flat part of the course, so enjoy those two miles. My only gripe is that in doing the 10k, you do miss out on a small bit of the 5k course, so you get to go by the DEERS place but not FMSO. Your mileage may vary on how big of a detriment that is, but I liked being able to go by the front of Bldg 47 (FMSO) since I also worked there. For the 10k you turn off at the corner for the long out and back but come back a slightly modified way to bypass the Old DB on the return. The medal was wonderful and built off the theme of last year (though it was a touch smaller, it’s an appropriate size for a 10k or large for a 5k). The cotton shirt was nice and soft. The only possible gripe I have is I think the 5 and 10k had the same medal, but I didn’t get to actually look at the 5k so I’m not positive on that. It’s a nice medal, so that’s not a complete slam, but I am taking off a shoe for that and the lack of any portajohns on course. I know some people were thinking there’d be one at the turnaround at the range, but this is one of those races where I guess you just have to hold it. That’d be a real easy fix for them to get a full 5 shoe rating from me though. Next year folks. I say that because without fail I will be there next year. The race is blocked off for 3 hours (9-12) on RunSignup, though obviously nobody took that long. Since I got my wishlist granted from last year, I say how about you block off 4 hours so it’s back-of-the-pack friendly and add a half marathon, bring in a lot more people (and money) that way. Worth a shot.

Anyway, this is not an expensive race and the views are amazing, particularly along the high hills overlooking the river and throughout the historic parts of base. The motivation is high on this one, and despite the hills I managed to PR. If I can do it, you can, too. Hope to see you there next year. I’m the guy in body armor in the back. Say hi when you pass me.

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Run for Paws 5K

Still a winner

5K | Repeat Runner '24 | Oct 14, 2024

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Run for Paws 5K

This 5k is for such a wonderful cause (Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund) to help little critters how could you not love it? The energy at the prerace is like a … MORE

This 5k is for such a wonderful cause (Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund) to help little critters how could you not love it? The energy at the prerace is like a big family reunion with dogs and puppies galore. The course itself is through and beside a park, none of it on the road, either sidewalk or paved trail. Despite some small hills it runs faster than a flat 5k and a buddy of mine “accidentally” PR’ed while staying with me for this race. The medal was adorable and the shirt was a very nice soft cotton. My only gripe is I wish the ribbon was a little thicker so it could hold up to the medal better, but that’s just a design preference I have against the thinner ribbons. It IS a beautiful medal. I don’t get super excited about 5ks all that often, but this is one I clear the calendar for. Even though I spend more time getting there than on the course, I will absolutely be here again next year, and hope you will too. Say hi when you pass me on the course.

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Oktoberfest 5K (MO)

Block party vibe

5K | First-timer '24 | Oct 6, 2024

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Oktoberfest 5K (MO)

This race always has the vibe of a block party or a cookout or something where everybody is familiar (or close enough) and the ones you don't recognize are just … MORE

This race always has the vibe of a block party or a cookout or something where everybody is familiar (or close enough) and the ones you don’t recognize are just friends you haven’t met yet. Race goes through “downtown” Martin City on their “main street’ (Boulevard), loops through residential area, then crosses back over Boulevard for a windy out and back. There’s a slow inline shortly after the start and the out and back is basically a bowl, so down and up going out and again coming back, with a long final stretch downhill right into the finish line. This was a 5k PR for a while but today I was still working through an injury.

One of the local celebrity race dogs that’s really popular on the circuit had his 50th race today, so minicupcakes with 50 on them were passed around in addition to the pretzels, beer, muffin tops and one or two other treats. For a 5k this thing really hits hard in the after party, which of course also includes a live German band playing appropriate music (with accordion!). In cool weather this is a great course. In less cool weather it’s still a pretty great course. This race is worth the drive for a fun little race of about 350 people.

The medal was nicely designed and hefty and the tshirt was a white cotton one that feels VERY soft.

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Louisburg Cider Run

Smaller than last year

10K | Repeat Runner '24 | Oct 6, 2024

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Louisburg Cider Run

The festival at this great lollipop course was smaller than last year. I hope that's just because it was oppressively hot this year and people were getting in and out. … MORE

The festival at this great lollipop course was smaller than last year. I hope that’s just because it was oppressively hot this year and people were getting in and out. All the same, there were some noticeable vendors like the coffee/lemonade tow trailer that I was sorry to see gone.

This is a 5k and 10k, the latter of which is two loops. Normally I’d hate that, but this is a fun course, checking most of the boxes, with neighborhoods, a cemetery, a lake, some cows and a school all things you go by on this race. Two of the local cops were out walking the race with the back of the packers for the 5k, chatting the other participants up. Massive kudos to them. Thought that was a great touch. This was my 2023 PR course and this year I was about 10% slower than par, much less anywhere near PR. Dealing with a mild injury and the weather, I just didn’t have more to give. That said, the course itself races fast and feels like a net downhill, despite being a loop, I just couldn’t do it this year. I’ll be there in 2025 for a redemption run, hopefully with better weather (and with a lemonade/coffee truck/trailer thing please?). There’s free apple cider and hard cider available at the end of the race at a great little pop-up bar.

There were no tshirts, which I get some people don’t like, but I turn mine into a yearly quilt, so not having that was a bummer. They did throw in a nice running visor though. The medal was very nicely designed and heavy. I didn’t see the 5k ones but for some reason I think they may have been the same. Hopefully I’m wrong on that.

Another plus (except for weather) is this is an afternoon race, so I appreciate the ability to fit in two races in a day.

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Brett’s Bands 5K for SUDEP Awareness

"5th and Final Race"...

5K | First-timer '24 | Oct 6, 2024

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