Half Marathon-Läufe in der Nähe von Leawood

Spooky Sprint - Kansas City is an annual Halloween-themed run at Longview Community College in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating those seeking a brief seasonal run or a longer morning challenge. The event features chip timing with live results, and all finishers receive race swag, including a designer shirt and custom medal. The race is included in the local Bodies Race Series, known for its family-friendly events over a competitive atmosphere. Costumes, casual runners, club runners, and families are all welcome, fitting the Halloween theme. The varied distances allow groups of different abilities to participate in the same event without completing identical course lengths. It is also listed in a Runner Recognition Program as a partner race, offering member discounts.

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.

The Gobbler Grind is a road race in Johnson County, Kansas, held annually on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Participants can choose from four distances: a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The longer races begin earlier in the morning than the shorter ones. The marathon is one of Kansas' oldest, featured on the local running calendar for nearly 30 years. It is a Boston Qualifier and a 50 State Marathon Club certified race, attracting marathon collectors and local runners from Kansas and Missouri.

Turkey Trails - Kansas City offers a Thanksgiving-themed race day with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile, and Kids Dash options. The main races utilize chip timing, providing live results and awards, while the 1 mile and Kids Dash are untimed. Participants unable to attend in person may opt for a virtual race and still receive the event merchandise. The event is designed for families and regular runners alike: children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash, and they can do so without charge if they forgo the shirt, bib, and medal package. The 5K and 10K also feature youth pricing for participants 12 and under. Finishers in the longer distances will receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and medal, and the finish area will offer complimentary photos and refreshments post-race.

The Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City begins in Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, offering four distances: a 1-mile family fun run, 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This holiday-themed race, titled “Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run,” is for those seeking a Christmas-season event instead of a typical road race. The Best Races organizes this event, which also provides a virtual participation option. Registration includes an eco-friendly choice for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, excluding a shirt. Waves close upon reaching capacity, meaning participants are assigned to capped groups rather than a single open start list.

RUN Liberty begins and ends at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Runners and walkers can select a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a Kids Run for ages 3 to 10. The event occurs each spring and is the Northland's largest running series. It is presented by the City of Liberty and the Liberty Hospital Foundation, with Visit Liberty, MO as a partner and title sponsor for the half marathon. The route crosses downtown Liberty before returning to the college, connecting the race closely to the town instead of being a closed-off park run. Big River Race Management provides chip timing. Participants receive personalized bibs, free race photos, large finisher medals, and race shirts; half marathoners get long sleeves, while 10K and 5K runners receive short sleeves. Post-race amenities include 3Halves Craft beer, sponsor discounts, and giveaways. Entry fees benefit the Liberty Hospital Foundation, with funds directed toward health, education, and wellness initiatives within the Liberty Hospital community.