Race Information
Run or walk on a certified course closed to traffic. Cliff Drive in the Historic Northeast is one of America’s designated “Scenic Byways” and was featured in the KC Star as one of 25 Reasons to Love Kansas City. Experience the Historic Northeast with its rich mix of cultures, stately mansions along Gladstone Boulevard including the Kansas City Museum, and its historic neighborhoods.
Start Times
8am – 8K Start
9am – 5K Start
To make the race more fun, safer and more competitive, we will have an early start at 8am for the 8K and the 5K will start at 9am.
Awards will be given for both races. The 8am and 9am races will be timed and awarded separately. The 5K and 8K are a part of The Kansas City Track Club Race Series. Only the 8K is a part of the MARA Grand Prix. In both races, awards will go to the top three male and female finishers and to top three in age groups 14 – 19, through 75 -79, 80+. Special kids award categories for under 14.
For your safety we do not allow dogs, headphones, skateboards, inline skates or bicycles.
Strollers must walk, remain at the back of the back, and start at 9am.
Registration & Packet Pickup
We highly encourage everyone to register online by clicking here [+]. Click here for a Mail-in Registration Form.
Saturday, November 2nd : 12pm – 5pm
Garry Gribbles Running Sports
Ward Parkway Shopping Center, 87th and State Line
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Sunday, November 3rd : 8am 8K and 9am 5K Starts
Gladstone Elementary
336 N. Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64123
Start and Finish
East Entrance off of Cliff Drive
4600 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64123
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Parking
Parking is available at Gladstone Elementary School and along the street on Gladstone Blvd.
Post Race Events
The post race free pancake breakfast is at the Gladstone Elementary School. Friends and Family members can purchase additional tickets for $5.
Awards
Awards will be given for both races. The 8am and 9am races will be timed and awarded. The 5K and 8K are a part of The Kansas City Track Club Race Series. Only the 8K is a part of the MARA Grand Prix. In both races, awards will go to the top three male and female finishers and to top three in age groups 14 – 19, through 75 -79, 80+. Special kids award categories for under 14.
Teams
Get your friends together and form a team. Teams can be as large as you like and the three fastest times per team will be counted.
Categories: male, female, co-ed and largest team
Chip Timing
Both the 8K and 5K will be bib chip timed.