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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 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.

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 Halloween Trick or Trot Run is a Halloween-themed race morning held at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or Family 1 Mile Fun Run. All distances begin simultaneously in the morning and conclude by late morning. The event is organized as a smaller, private group run, not a large chip-timed competition, with waves that close once full. The course begins and ends in Mill Creek Park. The course map is sent to participants via email rather than being published as a permanent public route. All running paces are accommodated. Children may participate with a guardian. Timing is optional; runners can use an app to track their run and submit results online for listing if desired. The Halloween theme is straightforward: complete your chosen distance, then receive free candy. Shirts and a finisher towel or giveaway are included for standard registrants.

The Kansas City Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day run and walk in Kansas City, Missouri, centered on a 5K Run/Walk instead of a long-distance event. An untimed 5K Walk is also available, allowing participation in the holiday tradition at a relaxed pace for those not focused on timing. Families have multiple options: a 5K Kids Division Fun Run for ages 11 and under, and a free Kids Dash for children 8 and under. The kids' 5K includes an untimed bib and a finish-line donut, contributing to the event's casual holiday atmosphere. A virtual 5K option exists for those unable to attend in person, and participants are encouraged to share race-day photos using #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 Turkey Tracks Thanksgiving Day 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. at Grain Valley High School in Grain Valley, Missouri. This Thanksgiving morning 5K is held at the school on SW Eagles Parkway and includes race shirts and finisher medals for participants. The event supports the Grain Valley High School Cross Country team, giving it a local-school focus instead of a commercial one. Runners may compete for overall and age-group awards. Teams of four or more receive discounted pricing, and a kids run will take place on the track after the 5K. This is the third and fourth annual running of the race.

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.