KCTC Drinking Fountain is ON!

It’s April and must be getting warmer here in Kansas City! The KC Running Club, with the help of our wonderful Raul Flores, has turned on the drinking fountain! Located on the northeast corner, right off of the Trolley Trail at 79th and Brookside...

Race KC Series Updates

Great work to everyone who participated in the Sweetheart Shuffle! Points can be found here and we’ll continue to update them as the races in the series are completed. Here are some big updates before we get too far into the series! Coming Up A DOUBLE POINT...

WNR Updates 3/7/2018

Wednesday Night Runs has moved to special runs only! Keep an eye out on the Facebook page for when a WNR will occur. If you would like to host a WNR, contact Maggie at mmccoy9@kc.rr.com. There is no WNR scheduled for 3/7/2018!

Intervals Return March 7, 2018

Join KCTC and Coaches Steve & Sean for another race training season of Intervals & Track Workouts. Workouts are free to all KCTC Members. Kansas with Coach Steve: When: Wednesdays, beginning March 7, 2018 — 6:00pm Where: Shawnee Mission East High School...

January 17 – Waldo Pizza

7433 Broadway St. KC MO 64114 (816) 363-5242 Oh boy, we get to return to one of our favorite places tonight! Come meet us in front of Waldo pizza to do our run on the Trolley Trail, and then we return to grab this wonderful pizza.

January 10 – Bella Napoli

6229 Brookside Blvd Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 444-5041 January 10th will be a great time to come to Brookside to enjoy a bit of Italy after our run. The run will be good in any weather because it is followed by some fantastic Italian...

January 3 – Trudy Nepstad

4937 Wells Drive, Roeland Park, KS 66205, (913) 236-5149 This is going to be a very special WNR tonight. Trudy is hosting her final WNR tonight. When you return to Trudy’s from your run you will get a bit of a celebration of the many years that Trudy has hosted. Be...

December 20 – Lisa and David Holiman

9709 Shepherds Drive Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 522-3961 Lisa and David are hosting us for another December WNR at their home. Come enjoy the fun atmosphere at the Holimans’ home as we brag to each other about our wonderful runs as we munch on the great...

Race KC Series Update

I want to start off with thanking everyone for another wonderful year of the Race KC Series. As this year’s series comes to an amazing end with our upcoming Chili Run on December 9th, I wanted to give a quick update. The final results will be posted after...

December 13 – Mel Baldridge and crew

2225 W 74th St Prairie Village, KS 66208 (816) 721-2827 Tonight Mel has a Christmas light run planned for us. We come to her new home with toys or gift cards for needy children. This will be a very special WNR. Here is the description: Once again it’s time for our...

December 6 – Maggie McCoy and John Anderson

4402 W. 63rd Terr. Prairie Village, KS 66208 (913) 558-6924 Tonight we will treat our feet to the streets of Perfect Village and then return for some good food and great company. Tonight we will also be remembering our running friend, Jack Boyer, whom we lost 20 years...

November 22 – Misty & Rich McNally

7236 Belleview Ave Kansas City MO 64114 (816) 523-0221 This is Thanksgiving Eve!!!! Rich and Misty will be treating us to their wonderful world of holiday food and amazing surroundings. Bring a side dish to go with this holiday meal.

November 8 – Garry Gribbles Running Sports

Ward Parkway Shopping Center 8900 Ward Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: 816-.363-4800 Come enjoy the fun at the Ward Parkway Gribbles store! They treat us great here. Bring a yummy to go with their main dish. We will get to have our feast surrounded by the latest...

November 1 – Bella Napoli

6229 Brookside Blvd Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 444-5041 Get on over to Italy tonight. It is not as far away as you may think. Let’s get in a good workout along the Trolley Trail so we can eat all we want at Bella Napoli afterward.

October 25 – The Novoveskys

The Novoveskys (Dan, Denoya, and kiddoes) 8615 Marty Overland Park, KS (2 blocks west of 87th and Metcalf) (913) 381-9358 Now, head for the magical location in Overland Park tonight for the wonderful running celebration that the Novoveskys treat us to. We do run, but...

October 18 – Mary and Doug Edwards

800 Huntington Kansas City, MO 64113 (corner of 60th and Summit) mtejde@gmail.com (816) 536-6545 Tonight we get to go to the home of the queen of WNR. Mary and Doug do such a tremendous job of feeding us and entertaining us in their wonderful home in this great...

September 27 – Daniel Doughty

4456 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 947-8649 We get to return to the lovely streets north of the Country Club Plaza tonight to enjoy the run and the fun at Dan’s WNR. It will be fun to get caught up with all that Dan has been involved in lately....

September 13 – Pizza 51 on Oak

5060 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 531-1151 Come to the Pizza 51 just south of the Plaza tonight. We will make quick work of the run south on the Trolley Trail. Then we will have a wonderful experience with these pizzas.

September 6 – WNR ReRun at Loose Park!

Loose Park Pavilion 51st and Wornall Road KC, MO Oh, boy, this is our annual WNR celebration! Make sure your join us at the Loose Park Pavilion tonight for the wonderful pizza and great side dishes from our participants. We get to have a fun scavenger hunt on our run,...

August 2 – RUN816 Store

www.run816.com 304 Westport Road Kansas City, MO 64111 816-569-0106 Hooray! We will be at this special location just east of the Westport area tonight. Nick and Tracy always show us a fun evening of running in wonderful surroundings. Then we get to eat in wonderful...

July 12 – Bella Napoli

6229 Brookside Blvd Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 444-5041 Vi unirete a noi in Italia stasera? Oh, we hope you will! Your presence will make our visit to Italy in Brookside even more fun. Now, don’t forget your running shoes for the Trolley...

July 5 – Michael Forbes Grill

128 West 63rd Street KC, MO 816-333-4355 The corner of 63rd Street and Brookside Plz is our destination tonight. As destinations go, you can’t get much better than this. First we drive to this destination. Then we run to it. That will allow us to really enjoy the...

June 7 – NATIONAL RUNNING DAY!

Kansas City Bier Company 310 W 79th St Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 214-8691 This is a BIG celebration that you won’t want to miss. We get a dollar off the beer and will be treated to pizza and salad. Bring a little something to add to the fare and MAKE IT A SPECIAL...

June 14 – Sue Robinette

4910 W. 67th Street Prairie Village, KS (913) 449-9091 Come enjoy Sue’s new home in PV! Her new place is just a short distance west of Roe Blvd on the north side of 67th Street. She has some great streets for running in her new neighborhood. Also, we will get to enjoy...

May 31 – Heartland Racewalkers

Heartland Racewalkers Leawood City Park main shelter house At the south end of Lee Boulevard The Indian Creek Trail is a wonderful place for our run tonight. But, the big event will be the wonderful food that we will get to enjoy with the company of both WNR runners...

May 24 – The Novoveskys

The Novoveskys (Dan, Denoya, and kiddoes) 8615 Marty Overland Park, KS (2 blocks west of 87th and Metcalf) (913) 381-9358 Tonight we get to run the friendly streets west of Metcalf and then settle down for the magic of the Novovesky’s kitchen and entertainment...

May 17 – Barb and Ken Bridges

Barb and Ken Bridges 6931 Charlotte Shawnee, KS (913) 226-6474 or (913) 226-6712 We find our fun tonight at the Bridges’ home, where we can hear all about their latest travels and other fun activities while we enjoy their wonderful food and home. Oh yes, we will run...

May 10 – Janet and Steve Porter

Janet and Steve Porter 12302 Mohawk Lane Leawood, KS 66209 (573) 289-0816 Wow! This is for real! We get to party at the Porters’ again tonight. Janet and Steve treat us so well, it is exciting to get to return to their home. The run route is fun and then the food and...

May 3 – Cinco de Mayo at the McCamy’s

Cinco de Mayo at the McCamy’s home Ryan, Lisa, Grace, and Zoe McCamy 5215 West 64th St. Prairie Village, KS 66208 (913) 362-8840 Celebration! Don’t miss this chance for a Midwestern celebration of this fun holiday. Whatever the holiday is, the McCamys are a fun family...

April 26 – Bella Napoli

Bella Napoli 6229 Brookside Blvd Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 444-5041 Oh yes, Italy is waiting for us tonight, right there in Brookside. Who needs to by a plane ticket when we can take a short drive to Italy and then get our scenic run in from there. My mouth is...

April 19 – Granfalloon Restaurant and Bar

Granfalloon Restaurant and Bar Country Club Plaza 608 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 753-7850 Come to this new spot for us tonight to run up to and around Loose Park and back. You can add more miles by heading on down to the Trolley Trail or around the...

April 12 – Waldo Pizza

Waldo Pizza 7433 Broadway St Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 363-5242 Waldo Pizza is calling our names tonight. We will be careful not to drool during our run. Can’t wait to party around those wonderful pizzas.

April 5 – Michael Forbes Grill

Michael Forbes Grill 128 West 63rd Street KC, MO (816) 333-4355 Michael Forbes will be ready for us tonight to eat big and celebrate our wonderful run. They know that we celebrate in crazy ways sometimes, and they are fine with it. See you...

Race KC Series March Update!

2017_RaceKCSeries_Points_3.25.17 Here is the latest standings in the series! We keep track of all runners finishing in the top 5 of their age groups(standard age groups) for each race and at the end of the series, we cross check to see who are members and have placed...

March 29 – Pizza 51 on Oak

5060 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 531-1151 Tonight we will start out near the north end of the Trolley Trail at one of our favorite spots. We will be enjoying the run and the yummy pizza – AND the great company around the table.

March 22 – Red Door Café at Brookside

6324 Brookside Plaza (816)621-3424 Tonight our Wednesday Night Run is at an exciting new place in downtown Brookside, the Red Door Café. It is on the west side of the street in a bright new store front that will jump out at you. See you there for this great...

March 15 – Jerry Cullen

645 W. 61st ST KCMO 64113 (913) 940-1668 (mobile) jerry.cullen@honeywell.com Celebrate St. Patty’s Day early tonight. Hooray for the Brookside run route and hooray for Jerry’s wonderful cooking. Have some fun at Jerry’s lovely Brookside abode...

March 8 – RUN 816

Run 816 Store www.run816.com 304 Westport Road Kansas City, MO 64111 (816) 569-0106 Come to Westport Road and Broadway and turn east for half a block on Broadway tonight for a fun run route and an upbeat gathering at the Run 816 store afterward. This route provides us...

February 22 – Bella Napoli

Bella Napoli 6229 Brookside Blvd Kansas City, MO 64113 (816) 444-5041 It has been a while since we have met at Bella Napoli. It will be fun to return to our local version of Italy this evening for a wonderful Trolley Trail run followed by that great Italian...

February 15 – Spin Pizza (south of the Plaza)

4950 Main St. (816) 561-7746 Let’s gather at 49th and Main Street tonight at the Spin Pizza. We will run east from Main Street down the hill to the Trolley Trail and then do the distance each of us chooses. Upon our return we will chow on some yummy pizza and tell all...

February 8 – Michael Forbes Grill

Michael Forbes Grill 128 West 63rd Street KC, MO (816) 333-4355 We start in the Brookside area tonight. Enjoy that run before you chow on the wonderful Michael Forbes’ fare. We can ask the wait staff if there have been any pies in the face...

February 1 – Pizza 51 on Oak

Pizza 51 on Oak 5060 Oak St Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 531-1151 We will tackle the Trolley Trail from the north end tonight and then return for some more yummy pizza. We’ll check the progress of the Whole Foods store construction as we run...

January 25 – Maggie McCoy

4402 W. 63rd Terr. Prairie Village, KS 66208 (913) 558-6924 Let’s keep the party going tonight. Maggie will try to rise as close to Trudy’s level of culinary delight as possible. Come see how she does. The streets of Prairie Village are calling to you again. You don’t...

January 18 – Waldo Pizza

Waldo Pizza 7433 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 363-5242 I know you love this pizza. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy it with your wonderful running friends after a nice workout on the Trolley Trail. See you there...

Annual New Year’s Day Fun Run/Walk

A new year is a great reason to celebrate and who better to celebrate with than the Kansas City Track Club! Don’t forget to join us this SUNDAY, January 1st at The Athletic Club of Overland Park! The fun begins 10AM, but don’t forget to show up a little...

January 4 – Trudy Nepstad

4937 Wells Drive Roeland Park, KS 66205 913-236-5149 It is the first WNR after the New Year, so guess where we get to go!!!! Trudy’s castle in Roeland Park will be our location for friends, fun, running, and eating some amazing food. Bring your side and...

December 21 – Lisa and David Holiman

9709 Shepherds Drive Kansas City, Missour 64131 (816) 522-3961 The Dave Cave is calling the guys, and the yummy food and fun chatter are calling the gals tonight. Come enjoy the artful streets, food, and home of the Holimans. Mark those calendars. And, follow these...

Race KC Series Awards and Chili Run

The final results are in! You can view them here Race KC Series page Come join KCTC for our first annual Chili Run with the awards to follow shortly. All particpants must be a good standing KCTC member or guest member, go here to renew/sign up KCTC Membership KCTC...

November 2 – The Novoveskys

11/02/16 the Novoveskys (Dan, Denoya, and kiddoes) 8615 Marty, OP, KS, (2 blocks west of 87th and Metcalf) #913.381.9358 Be ready tonight for a nice run route, an artistic main dish, wonderful comradery, AND all kinds of entertainment from the Novovesky crew. What...

October 19 – Waldo Pizza

10/19/16 Waldo Pizza 7433 Broadway St, · Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 363-5242 Join us at the Waldo Pizza front door at 6:00 tonight. Then we will pound it out on the Trolley Trail. The pizza will welcome us back after our miles. Now be sure to join us...

October 12 – Mary and Doug Edwards

800 Huntington KC MO 64113 (corner of 60th and Summit) mtejde@gmail.com 816-536-6545 Mary and Doug will be greeting us tonight in their yummy smelling kitchen. Come ready for some real fun after our run through the Brookside streets. Mary created the Wednesday Night...

2016 Race KC Series Update & Save the Date!

There is a short list showing runners who both meet the minimum requirement of placing in 3 races and those who have at placed in 2 races and need only to place in 1 more to become eligible for the competition. This short list is posted on the Race KC Series page....