Join the Heartland Conservation Alliance (HCA) for our free runs and explore the trails along the Blue River! Two dates in September: 9/16/2025 or 9/30/2025.
This is a great way to meet fellow runners and see the natural beauty right here in Kansas City. As a proud charitable partner of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, we’re thrilled to connect with the Kansas City running community. But you don’t have to be participating in one of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon races to join us—everyone is welcome!
Join us for a run or walk! We’ll meet at 6:30pm and end by 8:00pm by the Minor Park tennis courts (11477 Blue River Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137, USA) and take the Blue River Greenway Trail north, past the Alex George Wetland. Folks can go as far as feels comfortable.
We’ll have suggested routes available (3 mi, 5 mi, and 7 mi), but you’re also free to run (or walk!) your own distance and at your own pace. Routes can be found below, but feel free to run your own route if preferred. All paces welcome!
The suggested routes are paved and stroller friendly. We will meet near the sidewalk from the parking lot, look out for a green and white event here sign.
Participant Qualifications:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
- If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
- If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
- Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
- Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions. There will be no running water on site.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are highly recommended to protect against bugs.
Note that there are restrooms on site, but they are frequently unreliable. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.
Supported by Jackson County Parks + Rec, Hallmark, and Bass Pro
