Race Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 Rain Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 11K Run: 7:30AM start time | ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118568125094926392 5K Walk/Run: 8 AM start time | ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118562730703402374 Thank you for your interest in the 10th annual Run for Raptors Trail Race in Swope Park! Please read more about the event below. Please email run4raptors@lakesidenaturecenter.org with any questions. PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup will be held at Lakeside Nature Center (4701 E Gregory Blvd, KCMO 64132) on Friday, 7/31 from 10 AM – 4 PM. To pick up your packet, please enter the main doors and there will be volunteers to assist you in the lobby. Race day pickup will be held at Lake Lodge from 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM Saturday morning. If you plan to pick-up your packet morning of, please arrive early to allow yourself time in case of lines! ROUTES: We will be doing a separate 10K loop once again for 2026! The 10K race will not be looping the 5K r
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Kansas City, MO. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Kansas City, MO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
