Kansas City Spirit 5K

KC SPIRIT 5K: Don’t miss the chance to be a part of an historic race right here in Kansas City! The KC Spirit 5K is a competitive 5K driven by the spirit of a people who relentlessly strive for greater heights. If you have this spirit, you want to be there on June 23, 2018. The only question is: HAVE YOU QUALIFIED YET? Time standards can be found under the Time Standards tab, and qualification attempts can be done using any 5K.

THE PASEO MILE: The Paseo Mile is a 1 Mile walk/fun run open to anyone in the community! Unlike the 5K, there’s no need to hit a qualifying time to participate in this event. Families (including children, excluding pets) are encouraged to take part in The Paseo Mile. Kids can run or walk for free! 

DATE: Saturday, June 23, 2018

LOCATION: The KC Spirit 5K starts on Truman Rd, just east of The Paseo.  The race finishes near the intersection of The Paseo & E 17th Terrace.  The Paseo Mile starts and finishes near the finish line of the 5K.

START TIME: The 5K will begin at 7:30 AM.  The Paseo Mile starts at 9:00 AM. 

PACKET PICKUP: American Jazz Museum, 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Friday, June 22nd, from 3 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, June 23rd, from 6:15 AM to 8:45 AM (please note that the 5K begins at 7:30 and the 1 Mile starts at 9)

AWARDS/PRIZES: Cash prizes will be given to the top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, plus the top overall Masters Male and Female Finisher.  Awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers in each age group.  Overall winners do not qualify for age group awards.  Age Group Awards will only be given to participants of the KC Spirit 5K. Prizes will be given to the top overall finishers of The Paseo Mile, as well as the top kids 14 & under. 

SPECTATORS: We encourage spectators to cheer anywhere along the route!  The course is lined with wide sidewalks and plenty of scenic cheering locations.