KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

Next up in our 2025 Runner Recognition Program and our ninth Partner Race for the year is a charity which many of us are very familiar with, Hearts for RMHC 5K/10K supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They have once again been kind enough to provide an exclusive discount for KC SMART Runners members. Not yet a member, Sign up now! This race also offers the opportunity to participate for the trophy as the biggest team. We need to win our trophy back from the Measly Mile Mafia so make sure to sign up under the ‘KC SMART Runners’ group.

If you’re up for an out-of-town trail race, we have a new partnership with FLATS Trail Races in Kirksville, MO. The first of these is Royal Oaks Sunrise 10k Trail Race with a 15% off discount good thru July 31st by using the code KCSmartKV. Check out additional details, including trailmixfund.org, on the Facebook page and website linked above. Although membership is not required to use this discount code, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

While not part of the 2025 Runner Recognition Program, we have again partnered with Head for the Cure 5k - Kansas City who have generously offered a $15 off discount by using code SMART. Although membership is not required to use this discount code, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 6:30am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am (back to non-Summer hours) starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

While not part of the 2025 Runner Recognition Program, we have partnered with joyRun 5k who have generously offered a discount code for 15% off registration by using code JOYRUN_RUNNING_CLUBS. Although membership is not required to use this discount code, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

If you’re up for an out-of-town trail race, we have a new partnership with FLATS Trail Races in Kirksville, MO. The second of these is F*L*A*T*S Trail Half Marathon with a 15% off discount good thru July 31st by using the code KCSmartKV. Check out additional details, including trailmixfund.org, on the Facebook page and website linked above. Although membership is not required to use this discount code, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

We are excited to have the Garmin Kansas City Marathon as an official Partner Race for the 2025 Runner Recognition Program. This is one of the premier races in Kansas City and always well supported by our members. You can find our exclusive KC SMART Runners discount in the Members Area which is good for any race distance. If you are not already a member, this discount could almost save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership and provide additional benefits all year. Sign up now!

The penultimate Partner Race in our Runner Recognition Program for 2025 is the Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon by Bodies Race Company. Remember to use our exclusive Member Discount which can be found under our Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

While not part of the 2025 Runner Recognition Program, we have once again partnered with the Salina Crossroads Marathon for our annual Road Trip to Salina. They have generously offered a discount code crossroads20 for 20% off any distance for what are already extremely low prices. Although membership is not required to use this discount code, it does help support the club so that we can continue to provide discounts and other member benefits such as free race drawings. Sign up here!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

No KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday November 22nd due to Gobbler Grind Marathon Partner Race by Runners Edge KC on Sunday 23rd.

The twelfth and final Partner Race in our Runner Recognition Program for 2025 is Gobbler Grind Marathon by Runners Edge KC. The Full Marathon distance is back for 2025 and the new 10k from last year will remain. Runners Edge KC have provided KC SMART Runners with an exclusive Discount Code for 20% off any distance which is available in the Members Area. This discount will already save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more on all distances except the 5k. Sign up now!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

The first Partner Race in the KC SMART Runners 2026 Runner Recognition Program is the Time Travel Half Marathon and 5k/10k presented by Bodies Race Company. For 2026, our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code will be good for any distance at any KC Area, Shawnee or St Joseph race by Bodies Race Company and will be available soon in the Members Area. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!

Please join us for our 3rd annual RUN Liberty Half/10k/5k Kick Off Run starting from the Liberty Community Center. This will be a scenic loop through the streets of Liberty with parts of the Half Marathon course included (route to be confirmed). This will be a flagged and aid station supported route. All runners and friends from other groups are welcome.

We will be joined by representatives of the Liberty Hospital Foundation who will give a brief talk about the race and have some giveaway items, including a complementary race entry to be drawn for those in attendance. You don’t want to miss this one!

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

KC SMART Runners weekly group run, Saturday mornings at 7:00am starting from Barry Road Park.

Back again as our favorite local race in the 2026 Runner Recognition Program is the 10th anniversary of Run Liberty Half Marathon/10k/5k in conjunction with the Liberty Hospital Foundation. New for the anniversary year is the addition of the 10k distance. The Half Marathon is typically the first race in the Heartland 39.3 Series with Rock The Parkway and Garmin Olathe Half Marathon (to be confirmed). Our exclusive KC SMART Runners Discount Code is coming very soon. If you are not already a member, this discount could save you the $12 cost of an Annual Membership or more. Sign up now!