Westport knows how to put on a race. I actually wish they did it more than twice a year even though I normally prefer longer races. The restaurant/bar area is … MORE
Westport knows how to put on a race. I actually wish they did it more than twice a year even though I normally prefer longer races. The restaurant/bar area is blocked off for the start/finish line and the atmosphere is electric.
The course is fun and has many opportunities for brief hill work, though nothing that’s going to break you off if you’ve been lacking in your practice routine. Lots of downhills as well though, and plenty of crowd support as you make the long stretches through the neighborhood. This is the slightly longer version of the Santa Run course (5k there). The final stretch to the finish line is net downhill but only slightly, so you won’t get torn up going down an 10%er or something at the end. I wouldn’t call it a PR course, but it’s certainly not a slow one.
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Great little neighborhood race w/ hills
Westport knows how to put on a race. I actually wish they did it more than twice a year even though I normally prefer longer races. The restaurant/bar area is … MORE
Westport knows how to put on a race. I actually wish they did it more than twice a year even though I normally prefer longer races. The restaurant/bar area is blocked off for the start/finish line and the atmosphere is electric.
The course is fun and has many opportunities for brief hill work, though nothing that’s going to break you off if you’ve been lacking in your practice routine. Lots of downhills as well though, and plenty of crowd support as you make the long stretches through the neighborhood. This is the slightly longer version of the Santa Run course (5k there). The final stretch to the finish line is net downhill but only slightly, so you won’t get torn up going down an 10%er or something at the end. I wouldn’t call it a PR course, but it’s certainly not a slow one.
Nice local race
A little hillier than i expected, nothing crazy, just one steepish hill otherwise rollers. Great crowd and a few walkers. Should have had beer at finish instead of coupons for … MORE
A little hillier than i expected, nothing crazy, just one steepish hill otherwise rollers. Great crowd and a few walkers. Should have had beer at finish instead of coupons for a free beer at local bars only good for that day 🙁
St. Patrick's Day 4 Miler
I primarily ran this race, because it was benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City. I am a Big and really appreciate the work done by the organization. The … MORE
I primarily ran this race, because it was benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City. I am a Big and really appreciate the work done by the organization.
The race was a fun way to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It was REALLY cold this year (around 15 degrees to start), but it’s not usually this cold mid-March, so a bit of an anomaly. The course was well laid out and course support was awesome. There seemed to be people at every turn – either volunteers or police officers – and everyone was cheering you on.
The scenery was OK. I got to run through some parts of town that I don’t often visit – and I found a few things that I want to go back and do. That is one of the cool things about the running hobby, I think.
I love the tee shirt for this event. I was able to get a long-sleeve tee. It looks sharp and doesn’t have a ton of advertisements on it. Definitely one I will wear when running and around town. The medal is pretty slick, but the label on the back makes me think they bulk ordered medals and just label them with whatever year it happens to be. Could be wrong about that… Just the impression I got.
One of the best parts is that this race is organizing by the Kansas City Running Club. You always know that their races are organized by runners for runners. I’ve been to a couple others that they’ve done and they’re all well done.
Definitely recommend this one… Just hope future runs are a little warmer ;).