5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Excelsior Springs

Shootout for Soldiers Kansas City is a 12-hour lacrosse event in Kansas City featuring continuous games. Local lacrosse players participate throughout the event to honor and support U.S. veterans. The format involves teams playing games back-to-back for half a day, transforming a local sports gathering into a fundraiser. The Kansas City event aimed to raise $20,000 and surpassed its goal, collecting $34,000 with more expected.

The Armourdale 5K Run and Walk begins and ends on the Rock Island Bridge, offering participants a city-skyline view above Kansas City. This Saturday-morning 5K is connected to the Armourdale neighborhood, organized by the Armourdale Renewal Association as part of its efforts to support local residents and families. The event accommodates more than just fast runners; walkers, families, local businesses, and neighborhood supporters participate. The race draws attention and support for community work in Armourdale, where the ARA manages youth programs, development projects, and local initiatives. The bridge start and finish distinguish the event, transforming a short community race into a run across one of Kansas City’s distinctive public spaces.

The Cliff Hanger Run is a fall race in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast, taking place on Cliff Drive near the east entrance by Gladstone Boulevard. It features an 8K, 5K, 1-mile option, and a 200-meter kids’ run for children 12 and under, accommodating runners, walkers, families, and young children. Most races begin in the morning, with the kids’ dash starting first, followed by the longer events. The route follows Cliff Drive, a Missouri state byway lined with fall foliage, providing a distinct local character compared to a typical neighborhood course. Organized by the Kansas City Running Club, the event has a long history, spanning over three decades, with the current Cliffhanger version held annually for many editions. Participants in the race and 1-mile walk receive a race shirt, finisher medal, custom bib, complimentary photos, and post-race refreshments.

Strong Like Lisa-Steps to Cure Sarcoma is a community race in Parkville, Missouri, organized by the Strong Like Lisa Foundation. This annual Race to Cure Sarcoma features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile kids race, and a separate 1-mile walk, allowing families and non-runners to participate on the same morning. The race day includes awards, music from a DJ, and a pancake breakfast served by Chris Cakes. The event also offers adult and kids beverages, raffles, and a silent auction, all supporting the foundation’s goal of helping cure sarcoma.

The Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run is a fall 5K and kids’ fun run held inside Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery. The main race uses cemetery paths across more than 70 acres, so runners move through one of the city’s historic burial grounds instead of a standard road loop. The event includes a food truck, DJ, and awards ceremony, and a guided tour is offered afterward for those interested in the cemetery’s history. Registration includes an official race shirt, custom bib, and finisher medal. The 1 Mile Kids Fun Run is free with registration and provides kids their own finisher medal.

Der Halloween Trick or Trot Run ist ein Halloween-Laufmorgen, der im Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, stattfindet. Man kann zwischen einem 5K, 10K, half marathon oder dem Family 1 Mile Fun Run wählen. Alle Strecken starten gleichzeitig am Morgen und sind bis zum späten Vormittag beendet. Der Lauf ist als kleinerer, privater Gruppenlauf organisiert, kein großer chip-getimter Wettkampf, mit Startwellen, die schließen, sobald sie voll sind. Die Strecke beginnt und endet im Mill Creek Park. Die Streckenkarte wird den Teilnehmern per E-Mail zugeschickt, anstatt sie als feste, öffentliche Strecke zu veröffentlichen. Alle Lauftempi sind willkommen. Kinder dürfen mit einer Aufsichtsperson teilnehmen. Eine Zeitmessung ist optional; Läufer können eine App nutzen, um ihren Lauf zu tracken und Ergebnisse online einreichen, falls sie gelistet werden möchten. Das Halloween-Thema ist ganz einfach: Lauf deine gewählte Distanz, dann gibt's gratis Süßigkeiten. Shirts und ein Finisher-Handtuch oder ein anderes Giveaway sind für Standard-Anmeldungen inklusive.

Der Kansas City Turkey Trot ist ein Lauf- und Walk-Event am Thanksgiving-Tag in Kansas City, Missouri. Hier steht ein 5K Run/Walk im Mittelpunkt, es ist also kein reines Langstrecken-Event. Es gibt auch einen 5K Walk ohne Zeitnahme, damit wirklich jeder entspannt bei dieser Feiertagstradition mitmachen kann, ohne auf die Uhr schauen zu müssen. Für Familien gibt's verschiedene Optionen: einen 5K Kids Division Fun Run für Kinder bis 11 Jahre und einen kostenlosen Kids Dash für Kinder bis 8 Jahre. Beim Kids 5K bekommt man eine Startnummer ohne Zeitnahme und einen Donut im Ziel – das passt super zur lockeren Feiertagsatmosphäre. Wer nicht persönlich dabei sein kann, hat die Möglichkeit, einen virtuellen 5K zu laufen. Teilt gerne eure Fotos vom Renntag unter #TurkeyTradition!

The Hillcrest Hope Giving Thanks 5K is a Thanksgiving morning 5K held in Liberty, Missouri. The race starts and finishes at the Liberty Community Center. This family-friendly event takes place on roads and a paved trail, welcoming strollers, with a low entry fee and turkey costumes encouraged. The course is a straightforward, short 5K loop or route centered on the community center, avoiding a long point-to-point setup. Runners, walkers, families, costumed participants, and volunteers gather for the morning. The event benefits Hillcrest Hope, a nonprofit organization assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. Those not wishing to race can contribute as route monitors, aid-station workers, or by assisting at the awards table.

The New Hope Turkey Trot is a self-timed Thanksgiving-season run at Smith's Fork Park in Smithville, Missouri, featuring a 5K and a 1.25-mile family fun run. New Hope Christian School organizes the race to fund Christian education, with proceeds directed to the New Hope Scholarship Fund, assisting families with tuition costs. Registrants before the cutoff receive a race shirt, and finishers get a medal. The course utilizes the walking and hiking trails within Smith's Fork recreation area. The shorter route offers a mostly flat path for families and walkers, while the 5K includes varied surfaces and a challenging trail section toward the end. Parking is available near the soccer and baseball fields, with overflow parking at Grace Community Church across MO Hwy DD. The race has a local feel, centered on school support, community involvement, and a course that provides a challenge for trail runners.