Kansas City’s Big 12 Run
Kansas City, MO
- 12K, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Kick off the madness of March by participating in Kansas City’s Big 12 Run! Celebrate your favorite team by wearing their colors while running along this great course that begins and ends in the heart of downtown Kansas City. All registrants will receive a commemorative participant shirt and a free … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Mar 11):
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| H (°F) | 32 | 33 | 61 | 68 | 54 |
| L (°F) | 26 | 18 | 39 | 40 | 30 |
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12k/5k chance
This is another race I lost most of my notes on. I do remember it being hilly, it being very fun, and there being a steep downhill to the end … MORE
This is another race I lost most of my notes on. I do remember it being hilly, it being very fun, and there being a steep downhill to the end of the 5k course with tons of energy waiting on you. There were spectators at various corners along the course with signs cheering everyone on, and for someone who isn’t even a Big 12 fan, I plan on being there next year as well. It’s a great course through downtown KC and the first chance of the year to race that, so take advantage of it and come out to represent your team!
The swag is nice at this race (the medal is big for a 5k) and the parking is ample since you’re downtown. Packet pickup was smooth and the start was spaced out enough that everybody could quicky get their pace and spacing established.
A Great Downtown Run
To celebrate the final game of the NCAA Men's Big 12 Basketball Tournament, this race runs a fairly flat downtown Kansas City course. Runners are encouraged to wear their favorite … MORE
To celebrate the final game of the NCAA Men’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament, this race runs a fairly flat downtown Kansas City course. Runners are encouraged to wear their favorite Big 12 school’s colors, which adds an additional fun element of competition. The course was a little longer than 3.1km, but running through downtown is so much fun it’s a nonissue. Parking was terrible because of construction, but it was FREE, so not really terrible (and not something that could be controlled)! The shirt and medal are definitely among favorites, as well. All in all, I can’t wait to run this race next year.