2009
2009 Events
- Group Runs
- Put weekly group run events in this folder
- Waddell and Reed Kansas City Marathon 2010 Oct 16, 2010 from 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM — Kansas City, MO,
- Accompanying 1/2 Marathon, Marathon Relay and 5k all begin on Grand Blvd. just north of Pershing and Crown Center Shopping Center.
- Rockin K Trail Run Apr 04, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM — Kanopolis State Park, KS,
- 50 Mile Trail Run and Trail Marathon.
- Topeka to Auburn 1/2 Marathon Jan 17, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM — 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS,
- 27th annual 1/2 marathon from the capital of Kansas to the town of Auburn.
- Bridge the Gap to Health 5k, 10k & 1/2 Marathon May 09, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Quincy, IL,
- Run for Erica Mar 28, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Free State H. S., 4700 Overland Dr., Lawrence, KS,
- 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk to benefit the Erica Smith Fund. Erica is a Senior at Free State High School, who ran cross country and track before a dibilitating injury accident last August.
- Children's TLC Groundhog Run 10k & 5k Jan 25, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Hunt Midwest Subtropolis, Kansas City, MO,
- 27th annual race at Hunt Midwest Subtropolis benefiting the Children's Therapeutic Learning Center. 5k at 9:00 am and 10k at 10:00 am.
- 5k Polar Strut Jan 29, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Lake Shawnee Swim Beach, 3300 SE Croco Rd., Topeka, KS,
- This event benefits the Kansas Special Olympics and is held before the Polar Plunge at the Lake Shawnee swim beach.
- St Pat's Run 4 Mile Mar 14, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Westport Road & Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO,
- 4 mile run or walk through the heart of Westport.
- Sedalia Half Marathon Mar 21, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Skyline Elementary, 2505 W 32nd Street, Sedalia, MO,
- Psycho WyCo Trail Runs Feb 14, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM — Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS,
- Includes 10 mile, 20 mile and 50k trail runs.
- Psychopathic 5k Trail Run Feb 01, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS,
- Psycho 5k "Ice" version.
- AT&T Austin Marathon & Half Marathon Feb 15, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Austin, TX,
- Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5k Mar 15, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Little Rock, AR,
- Olathe Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k Mar 28, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Olathe, KS,
- All races will be run on new courses for 2009. Sunflower Striders members can receive $10 off entry fee by using code OlatherunnerFULL for the marathon and half-marathoners can receive $5 off by using code OlatherunnerHALF when entering.
- Eisenhower Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10k & 5k Apr 11, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Eisenhower Center, Abilene, KS,
- Tarmac 8k Dec 27, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Wheeler Downtown Airport, 210 Lou Holland Drive, Kansas City, MO,
- The only race to enter a National Air Field benefits Kansas City's Airline History Museum.
- St. Patrick's Day Road Races Mar 14, 2009 from 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM — Aggieville, Manhattan, KS,
- 31st annual 10k road race and 2 mile fun run/walk beginning and finishing in Manhattan's Aggieville. Running events follow the 11 a.m. St. Patrick's Day Parade through Aggieville and a free BBQ follows the 10k in Triangle Park.
- Love 2 Run 4 Mile Run Feb 14, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Downtown airport, Kansas City, MO,
- Valentine's Day COUPLES run at the downtown airport in Kansas City benefitting Head for the Cure.
- Race Against Racism Mar 07, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — YWCA, 225 SW 12th, Topeka,
- The 5k run and walk through downtown Topeka is part of the YWCA's Get Fit Topeka! Challenge. A light breakfast for participants will follow the race.
- Boomtown Days 1/2 Marathon & 5k Jun 13, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM — 8th & Joplin Street, Joplin, MO,
- Races are held in conjunction of Boomtown Days Festival and are awarding $4000 in prize money to half-marathoners.
- Truffle Shuffle 5k Mar 07, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS,
- 10th annual Truffle Shuffle on the campus of Johnson County Community College.
- Red Bridge Rumble 7 Mile Trail Run Mar 08, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Shelter #1, Monor Park, Kansas City, MO,
- Snake Chase 5k Run/Walk Mar 21, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Cerner Corporation, River Port Campus, N Kansas City, MO,
- Dam Run 12k & 5k Mar 28, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Clinton Lake Softball Complex, Lawrence, KS,
- Kansas' only certified 12k course.
- Junior Run for Life Apr 03, 2009 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Washburn University, Topeka, KS,
- 1 mile and 1/2 mile runs for Grade School age children at Washburn University.
- Run for Life 10 Mile & 2 Mile Apr 04, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Washburn University, Topeka, KS,
- Races begin and end at Washburn University and are a benefit for Topeka Organ Transplant Organization (TOTO).
- Brew to Brew 43.5 Mile Relay & Solo Apr 05, 2009 from 06:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Boulevard Brewery, Kansas City, MO,
- Folowing the Kaw River from Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, MO to Freestate Brewery in Lawrence, KS. First wave begins at 6 AM.
- Easter Sun Run 10k & 2 mile Apr 11, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS,
- Go! St. Louis Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & Relay Apr 19, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Downtown St. Louis, MO,
- Broadway Bridge Run 10k & 5k Apr 19, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Kansas City Market, Kansas City, MO,
- Events are a benefit for Special Olympics.
- Free State Trail Runs Apr 25, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM — Clinton Lake State Park, Lawrence, KS,
- 100k & 40 Mile Trail Ultras and Trail Marathon at Clinton Lake.
- Trolley Run 4 Mile Run/Walk Apr 26, 2009 from 07:45 AM to 09:45 AM — 75th and Wornall, Kansas City, MO,
- The largest 4 mile race in the country benefits the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired and is a MARA Gran Prix event.
- Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon May 03, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM — UNL Campus, Lincoln, NE,
- 32nd annual event
- Kansas Heart & Sole Classic 10k and 5k May 02, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — Johnson County Courthouse Square, Santa Fe & Cherry, Olathe, KS,
- The 10k is a MARA Gran Prix event.
- To the River and Back 10k, 5k and Fun Run May 09, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — 645 Alabama, Lawrence. KS,
- Benefitting the Lawrence Community Nursery School.
- River Run 10k & 2 Mile May 09, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Douglas & Broadway, Wichita, KS,
- 33rd annual feature race kicking of Wichita's River Festival.
- Truman Run 5k May 09, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Sunshine Center, 607 W. Lexington, Independence, MO,
- MARA Gran Prix event
- KC Express Mother's Day 5k May 10, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Corporate Woods, College & Antioch, Overland Park, KS,
- Another MARA Gran Prix event
- Big Shunga 8k Run & 5k Walk Aug 01, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM — Crestview Community Center, Topeka, KS,
- 4th annual event beginning and ending near Crestview Community Center.
- On the Move for Cancer 5k May 30, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM — Kanza Park, 13th & Walnut, Ottawa, KS,
- This race is a fundraiser for the Franklin County Cancer Foundation.
- Big Shunga 8k Run & 5k Walk Aug 01, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM — Crestview Community Center, Topeka, KS,
- 4th annual event beginning and ending near Crestview Community Center.
- Fields of Promise 5k Oct 24, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3312 Calvin Dr., Lawrence, KS,
- This is the 5th annual race.
- St Jude Memphis Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k Dec 05, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Memphis, TN,
- Arbor Day Run Apr 25, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Aggieville, Manhattan, KS,
- 5k, 2 Mile Run/Walk & kids' Sapling Sprint for ages 4 - 8 presented by Pro Fitness.
- John Blaufuss Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk May 02, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Sauder Alumni Center, Emporia, KS,
- Proceeds go to the ESU General Scholarship Fund.
- Hospital Hill Run 1/2 Marathon, 10k & 5k Jun 06, 2009 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Crown Center, Kansas City, MO,
- Hospital Hill Run is the oldest race in Kansas City and the second oldest 1/2 marathon in the country.
- Hospital Hill Run 1/2 Marathon, 10k & 5k Jun 06, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Crown Center, Kansas City, MO,
- Join the ALZ Stars - Hospital Hill Run Team to help raise funds for Alzheimer's Organization and receive discounted race entry.
- Lynn Electric Half Marathon Apr 19, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 11:00 AM — Lawrence, KS,
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Christ the King Spring Fling Apr 25, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Christ the King Church, 5973 SW 25th St., Topeka, KS,
- 5k Run/Walk and 1k Fun Run in the morning and Greek Night that evening at the church.
- Governor's Cup 10k & 5k Jul 17, 2009 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Hummer Sports Park, Oakley and 6th Street, Topeka, KS,
- Sunflower State Games road races held in conjunction with the Athletes Festival and opening ceremonies for the Games at Hummer Sports Park on Friday, July 17th.
- Breathe Wichita 5k Run/Walk May 30, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — East Branch YMCA, 9333 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS,
- Breathe Wichita is a benefit for the American Lung Association.
- Eyes on AIDS Run 5k and 10k Oct 03, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — Schoal Creek Community Church, Liberty/Pleasant Valley, MO,
- Supporting AIDS orphans in South Africa.
- Amy Thompson Run to Daylight 8k and 2 Mile May 25, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — Loose Park, 53rd and Warnall Rd., Kansas City, MO,
- FAAST Fun Run 5k Apr 26, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Bosco Plaza, KSU, Manhattan, KS,
- Proceeds support fair trade organizations working in Africa.
- Run for Erica 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Apr 26, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Free State H. S., 4700 Overland Dr., Lawrence, KS,
- Event was rescheduled from March 28th.
- Roots and Wings 5k Run Apr 18, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — East Indianola Elementary School, 2000 NW Clay, Topeka, KS,
- Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk & 1k Fun Run Apr 25, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM — Christ the King Church, 5973 SW 25th, Topeka, KS,
- May Board Meeting May 10, 2009 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Classic Bean @ Fairlawn Plaza,
- May meeting of the Sunflower Striders board
- Rock Creek Trail Series 10k and Half Marathon May 09, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Lake Perry, Kansas,
- 10k and Half Marathon Trail Races
- Rock Creek Trail Series Night Race Jul 25, 2009 from 08:00 PM to 12:00 AM — Lake Perry, Kansas,
- 5 mile, 10 mile and 20 mile Trail Races
- Rock Creek Trail Series 50k, Heavy-Half and 5k Oct 24, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Lake Perry, Kansas,
- 50k, "heavy-half" and 5k Trail Races
- Alert Road Race 10k and 1 Mile Jun 20, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — 8 miles west of Randolph or 5 miles east of Green on Green-Randolph Road,
- Presented by the Alert Covenant Church located in the country between Green and Randolph, KS.
- Council Bluffs 1/2 Marathon & 5k Run/Walk Jun 07, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Footbridge, Council Bluffs, IA,
- First annual event presented by the Council Bluffs CVB to benefit the YMCA.
- May Fun Run May 27, 2009 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Cedar Crest (Governor's Mansion),
- Fun run for everyone!
- Fiesta Mexicana 5k Run/Walk Jul 11, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Oakland Community Center - Sardou and Poplar,
- 5k Run/Walk
- Rock Chalk...Run! Jun 13, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Clinton State Park, Lawrence KS,
- 5k/10k
- Sabetha Firecracker 5k Jul 04, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Leman Rec Complex, Sabetha KS,
- 5k Run/Walk
- Kids Gotta Tri - Topeka Youth's Triathlon Aug 01, 2009 from 07:15 AM to 12:30 PM — Washburn University,
- Swim, Bike, Run!
- Big Shunga 8k Run & 5k Walk Aug 01, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Crestview Community Center,
- 8k Run, 5k Walk
- Run the Good Race Jun 20, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Sanctuary of Hope, Kansas City KS,
- 5k and Hilly 5k Challenge
- Cair Paravel Latin School 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Aug 22, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Tinman Circle, Lake Shawnee, Topeka, KS,
- Proceeds benefit CPLS Athletic Department.
- Lucky 13.1 Half-marathon & 5k Jun 20, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 10:00 AM — RayPec High School, Peculiar, MO,
- Patriots Run Ultra, Marathon, Relay Sep 11, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 09:10 PM — Two Trails Park, 1000 N. Ridgeview, Olathe, KS,
- A day of running to commemorate the events of 9/11/2001.
- Waldo McBurney 5k Jun 13, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM — City Park, Quinter, KS,
- Waldo is 106 and still active!
- Wild West 5k Jul 04, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — South Main Street, Hays, KS,
- The fastest 5k in the west!
- Herzogfest 5k Aug 08, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — City Park, Victoria, KS,
- Run to the Sun 5k Jul 12, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — 1500 W. Geospace Dr., Independence, MO,
- A MARA Gran Prix event that is run in the comfortable surroundings of the Space Center caves in Independence, MO.
- Following Sam's & Chris' Footsteps 5k Run/Walk Jun 13, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, MO,
- A memorial race that provides scholarships for Rockhurst High School
- Florence Crittenton Run For A Reason Sep 26, 2009 09:00 AM — Lake Shawnee, Topeka,
- 5K run/walk, 1 mile Fun Run for kids
- Festival Fitness 5 Race Jun 13, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Kenwood Park, Salina, KS,
- 5 Mile and 2 Mile races along with 2 Mile walk held in conjunction of the Salina River Festival.
- Tiger 5k and Fun Run Jun 13, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM — Meriden< KS,
- CANCELED - Topeka Lions Journey For Sight Oct 10, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Lake Shawnee, Topeka,
- CANCELED!
- Rocket Run 5k Jul 04, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 08:30 AM — Eisenhower Park, Abilene, KS,
- This 5k road race and 2 mile walk kick off the 4th of July festivities in Abilene.
- Horsetheif Canyon Trail Race Sep 12, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Buffalo Tracks Trailhead, Kanopolis State Park, Marquette, KS,
- 14th annual 6.5 mile trail race at Kanopolis State Park.
- Gobbler Grind Marathon, 1/2 Marathon & 5k Nov 22, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM — 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS,
- Start and finish in Corporate Woods with most of the route on an asphalt trail. Proceeds benefit the Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas.
- Charley Melvin Mad Bomber Run for Your Life Jul 04, 2009 from 12:25 AM to 01:30 AM — 120 West Street, Iola, KS,
- A midnight 5k run and 3k walk that commemorates the 1905 blowing up of three saloons in Iola by prohibitionist Charley Melvin.
- 2009 Summer Biathlon Aug 02, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Shooting Range, Lake Afton Park,
- A Derby Running Club sponsored event that includes three running stages separated by two target shooting bouts.
- Run for a Reason Oct 10, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Hummer Sports Park, Oakley and 6th Street, Topeka, KS,
- Fun, fitness and philanthropy. A half-marathon and 5k race that helps provide scholarships for deserving children to attend Washburn University summer sports camps.
- Cooper's Cause 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Sep 12, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — South Wind 12 Theatres, 3433 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS,
- Cooper's Cause Foundation provides funds for families to help offset financial burden related to pediatric heart conditions.
- TCLMH Fitness Run/Walk Aug 22, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Goldsmith Track, 1200 Russell Ave., WaKeeney, KS,
- 10k and 4k races and 4k walk and 2k run/walk with proceeds and donations applied toward purchase of a CT scanner for Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.
- Barnyard Boogie 10k, 2 Mile & 1 MIle Jul 19, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Marshall County Fairgrounds, Blue Rapids, KS,
- 19th annual event held during the middle of July.
- Rossville Tall Corn 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Aug 08, 2009 from 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM — Rossville Grade School, Rossville, KS,
- Annual event held in conjunction with the Tall Corn Festival.
- Holy Smokin' 5k Run/Walk Sep 12, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Mother Teresa Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th Street, Topeka, KS,
- Race Against Breast Cancer 5k Sep 19, 2009 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM — Washburn University Law School, Topeka, KS,
- Royals 5k Run/Walk Sep 05, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Truman Sports Complex, Kansas City, MO,
- Proceeds benefit Autism Alliance of greater KC. Runners receive a ticket to that nights game.
- Washburn Alumni Association 5k Run & Campus Walk Oct 03, 2009 from 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM — Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 17th & Jewell, Topeka, KS,
- Proceeds benefit the Endowment Association.
- Tiblow Trot 5 Mile Aug 29, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM — Kelly Murphy Park, Bonner Springs, KS,
- Event held in conjunction with Tiblow Days hosted by the local Rotary Club, which provides funds to help fight polio.
- Head for the Cure 5k Run & Walk Aug 30, 2009 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM — Corporate Woods, College & Antioch, Overland Park, KS,
- Benefitting the Chris Anthony Brain Cancer Research Fund, Brain Cancer Trials Collaboration and Solace House.
- Combat Air Museum Fast 5k Run & Walk Sep 26, 2009 from 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Forbes Field, South Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS,
- Funds support the Combat Air Museum at the flattest 5k around.
