Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ Blue Springs High School Track, Blue Springs, MO
This is the inaugural year for the this 1-mile family fun walk. The event includes a silent auction and children's activities, and the goal is to raise awareness about preeclampsia and funds for the Preeclampsia Foundation.
Maguire Gilner Angel Day 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ Lone Elm Park, Olathe, KS
This second annual trail-type run is organized in memory of Maguire Gilner and his brother Titus. Proceeds will go to the foundation set up in Maguire's memory, and will help grieving parents cover the cost of purchasing a headstone to remember their babies who have died.
Five Trails Half Marathon
Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ Warren Middle School, Leavenworth, KS
Think Kansas is flat? This race proves you wrong. The USATF-certified loop course offers hills and great views of Leavenworth.
Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury
Monday, May 28, 2012 @ Loose Park, Kansas City, MO
This is the 25th year for this race that benefits the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City. Held on Memorial Day, The 8K Run and 5K Run/Walk courses are new this year, winding through neighborhoods around Loose Park and on Ward Parkway.
Hospital Hill Run
Saturday, June 2, 2012 @ in front of Crown Center, Kansas City, MO
This 39th annual run features a half marathon, 10K and UMKC School of Medicine 5K.
Relay for Life
Friday, June 8, 2012 @ Olathe District Activities Center, Olathe, KS
Put together a team for this relay walk in Olathe at the school district's activity center. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life
Friday - Saturday, June 15 - 16, 2012 @ Swarner Park, Shawnee, KS
Put together a team for this overnight relay walk in Shawnee. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life
Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ Overland Trail Middle School, Overland Park, KS
Put together a team for this Overland Park/Leawood relay walk. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Hope Challenge 5K
Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ Theis Park, Kansas City, MO
This is the second year for this run/walk to benefit Kansas City House of Hope, a residential treatment facility for hurting teens and their families. The event is open to all ages. Strollers and walkers are welcome. A kids' fun run will follow the 5K.
Darren Sproles 5K
Saturday, June 23, 2012 @ Southcreek Office Park, 132nd & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS
Join Capitol Federal for the inaugural year of this event. CapFed is proud to be the Autograph Card sponsor, providing FREE hand-signed Darren Sproles Football Cards to the first 1,500 paid entrants. Money raised from the run/walk will go to the Sproles Empowered Youth organization.
Glow Run 5K
Saturday, July 14, 2012 @ City Market in downtown Kansas City, MO
The nonprofit organization Friends of City Market will benefit from the 5K run/walk where 'glowing' runners light up the night through the 3.1 mile course, followed by a post race after-party featuring a beer garden and local DJs spinning music late into the night.
StopGap 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 26, 2012 @ Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS
The event benefits StopGap, a nonprofit organization that assists youth between ages of 15-21.
Relay for Life
Friday - Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2012 @ Free State High School, Lawrence, KS
Put together a team for this overnight relay walk at the Free State High School's track. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Lyme Fighters 5K
Saturday, June 16, 2012 @ Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, Lawrence, KS
The USATF-certified 5K race and 1-mile walk benefits the Kansas Lyme Fighters, Inc., which provides advocacy, education and support for those who are dealing with lyme disease.
Relay for Life
Friday - Saturday, June 1 - 2, 2012 @ Hayden High School, Topeka, KS
Put together a team for this overnight relay walk at Hayden High School's track. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Sunflower State Games Governor's Cup 5K/10K Run
Friday, July 13, 2012 @ Hummer Sports Park, Topeka, KS
The annual event includes a 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run and 11K kids fun run. The race begins and ends at Hummer Sports Park and winds through the Westboro neighborhood.
Relay for Life
Friday, June 15, 2012 @ Cico Park, Manhattan, KS
Put together a team for this relay walk at Pottorf Hall Patio at Cico Park. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life
Friday - Saturday, July 13 - 14, 2012 @ Salina Stadium, Salina, KS
Put together a team for this overnight relay walk at Salina Stadium. Money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run for Your Life
Saturday, July 14, 2012 @ 12:26 a.m. @ Iola, KS
This 5K run/3K walk draws hundreds of people from throughout the Midwest to Iola, KS each July. It commemorates the 1905 dynamite bombing of 3 saloons just after midnight by a local prohibitionist, Charley Melvin. The weekend estival also offers a carnival, old time games and the Mad Bomber "drag race." Read more on their website!
Wichita Riverside Triathlon
Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ Riverside Park, Wichita, KS
Swim 750M along the shore of the Little Arkansas River, bike 20K starting at the Ralph Wulz Tennis Center and run 5K throughout Riverside Park and the tennis complex.
Storm the Dam Trail Run
Saturday, June 9, 2012 @ El Dorado State Park, El Dorado, KS
The Storm the Dam event includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The nature trail winds along a small bluff in a heavily wooded area, and may include some small creek crossings. You'll head up the dam, run along the lakeshore, then work you way through walnut ridge trail before crossing the finish line near the amphitheater.
Wichita Gladiator Dash
Saturday, June 9, 2012 @ Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS
Racers will be challenged as they traffic on land, trudge through water and navigate 10 obstacles. All proceeds from this 5K obstacle race will go to local area charity organizations, including Child Advocacy Center and Newman University.
Ballet Wichita 5K Art Run
Saturday, June 23, 2012 @ A Price Woodard Park, Wichita, KS
Run. Paint. Party. Enjoy a scenic, certified 5K run/walk near downtown Wichita. Participate in the creation of art by using your feet as brushes. Then relax and enjoy great food, drink, music and art!
Head for the Cure
Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS
This is the first year for the Wichita Head for the Cure 5K. Proceeds benefit the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative through the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
