KC SMART Runners Events
Salina Crossroads Marathon 5k/10k/Half/Full Road Trip
We will once again be returning to the Salina Crossroads Marathon for our annual Road Trip to Salina. With registration costs at only $1.00 per mile, no discount code is required, 5k = $3 (plus fees), Full Marathon = $26 (plus fees), etc. and this will be considered a Partner Race for the 2026 Runner Recognition Program. If you are planning to join us in Salina, make sure to join the KC SMART Runners Salina Crossroads Marathon Road Trip group on Facebook to stay informed on hotels, carpools, dinner plans, etc. Although membership is not required to join our roadtrip, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
Thanksgiving Day 5k Run & Family Stroll Race
Our friends behind the Garmin KC Marathon and Hospital Hill Run, the Kansas City Sports Commission, have also provided us with a discount for the Thanksgiving Day 5k Run and Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile. As with all our discounted races, this will get you a bonus point in the Runner Recognition Program. The discount is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, join now for just $12/year and save all year round. Sign up now!
Turkey Trails Half/10k/5k Race
Another non-partner race, the Turkey Trails Half/10k/5k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
Candy Cane Course 15k/10k/5k Race
Another non-partner race, the Candy Cane Course 15k/10k/5k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
Time Travel Half Marathon/5k/10k Partner Race
Returning as the first Partner Race in the KC SMART Runners 2027 Runner Recognition Program is the Time Travel Half Marathon/5k/10k presented by Bodies Race Company. Please note the change of location to Heritage Park. For 2027, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and will be available soon in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
**CANCELLED**Spooky Sprint at Night 5k Race & Trunk-or-Treat
Bodies Race Company is putting on Spooky Sprint AT NIGHT — a Halloween night 5K on Friday, October 31st at 7:00 PM at MCC-Longview — and building out a Trunk-or-Treat zone as part of the race night. Remember to use our exclusive Member Discount which can be found under our Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon Partner Race
The penultimate Partner Race in our Runner Recognition Program for 2026 is the Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon by Bodies Race Company. Remember to use our exclusive Member Discount which can be found under our Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
No Group Run this week
No KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday October 24th due to Spooky Sprint Partner Race by Bodies Race Company on Sunday 25th.
Garmin Kansas City Marathon 5k/10k/Half/Full Partner Race
We are excited to have the Garmin Kansas City Marathon back as an official Partner Race for the 2026 Runner Recognition Program. This is one of the premier races in Kansas City and always well supported by our members. You can find our exclusive KC SMART Runners discount in the Members Area which is good for any race distance. If you are not already a member, this discount could almost save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership and provide additional benefits all year. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
ARA 5k Race
A non-partner race, the ARA 5k (previously Armourdale 5k) presented by Universal Construction (iykyk) is back for a second year. New for 2026, the race starts and finishes on the Rock Island Bridge. Run above the city, take in the skyline, and experience Kansas City in a way you will not find at any other race. This is more than a course. It is a moment. Use code KCSmart for 10% off the 5k race. While membership is not required for this discount, please consider signing up for our $12 Annual Membership for access to exclusive discounts, free drawings and more. Sign up now!
Thunder Mountain Challenge 6 Hour/3 Hour/Bridal 5Kave
New discounts are available from our friends at HaHa Racing Events based out of the Lake of the Ozarks. The first of these is the Thunder Mountain Challenge offering the The Bridal 5Kave, the 3-hour challenge, or the 6-hour challenge. This is one for you crazies out there who like doing hard things! A discount code good for 20% off for the first 10 members registered is available in the Members Area of the website. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership and provide additional benefits all year. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
Golden Harvest Half Marathon/10k/5k Bodies Race
A non-partner race, the Golden Harvest Half Marathon/10k/5k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
St Joseph Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K Partner Race
Back again from last year, but now featured as a Partner Race in the 2026 Runner Recognition Program is the St Joseph Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K. Our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code is good for a 12% discount on any distance and can be found in the Member’s Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run *7am*
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k Bodies Race
A non-partner race, the Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
Head for the Cure 5k - Kansas City Race
We have renewed our partnership for 2026 with Head for the Cure 5k - Kansas City. Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy, Children's Brain Tumor Project, Solace House, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives. Our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code is good for $10 off the 5k race and is available in the Member’s Area. If you are not already a member, signup for our Annual Membership and start saving today. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
Hearts for RMHKC Half Marathon/10k/5k Partner Race
Next up in our 2026 Runner Recognition Program and our eighth Partner Race for the year is a charity which many of us are very familiar with, Hearts for RMHKC Half Marathon/10k/5k supporting Ronald McDonald House Kansas City. They have once again been kind enough to provide an exclusive discount for KC SMART Runners members good for 20% off any distance including the new Half Marathon event. Not yet a member, Sign up now! This race also offers the opportunity to participate for the trophy as the biggest team. We need to win our trophy back from the Measly Mile Mafia so make sure to sign up under the ‘KC SMART Runners’ group.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
Heatwave Half Marathon/10k/5k Bodies Race
A non-partner race, the Heatwave Half Marathon/10k/5k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
KC SMART Runners Group Run - Summer Hours
KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.
Treat Trot 5k/10k/15k Bodies Race
A non-partner race, the Treat Trot 5k/10k/15k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area race by Bodies Race Company and is available now in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!