2021 - Run for Raptors Trail Race
2021 distances
Running
5k Trail Walk- Virtual
Participants may complete their virtual walk anytime between 7/31/21 and 8/6/21. You may choose your own race tracking software (FitBit, Strava, Etc,) to record your run and then submit your time. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2837454884235680536 Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Packet pickup is the week before the virtual race, 8/26-8/30 from 10am to 4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, please keep in mind trail conditions when you are choosing which date you would like to complete your virtual walk on. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
5K Trail Run- Virtual
Participants may complete their virtual walk anytime between 7/31/21 and 8/6/21. You may choose your own race tracking software (FitBit, Strava, Etc,) to record your run and then submit your time. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2837454884235680536 Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Packet pickup is the week before the virtual race, 8/26-8/30 from 10am to 4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, please keep in mind trail conditions when you are choosing which date you would like to complete your virtual run on. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
10K Trail Run- Virtual
Participants may complete their virtual walk anytime between 7/31/21 and 8/6/21. You may choose your own race tracking software (FitBit, Strava, Etc,) to record your run and then submit your time. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21 Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2840258139317810782 *This is a very rocky course with steep elevation changes, so please restrict entry to experienced trail runners. PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, please keep in mind trail conditions when you are choosing which date you would like to complete your virtual run on. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
15K Trail Run- Virtual
Participants may complete their virtual walk anytime between 7/31/21 and 8/6/21. You may choose your own race tracking software (FitBit, Strava, Etc,) to record your run and then submit your time. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2840258367543217456 *This is a very rocky course with steep elevation changes, so please restrict entry to experienced trail runners. Race map to come! PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, please keep in mind trail conditions when you are choosing which date you would like to complete your virtual run on. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
5k Trail Run- In Person
Runners will receive a grab-and-go box of snacks. We will also have water set up at different stations throughout the course, but participants must either bring their own drinking vessels or purchase the reusable cups we will have for sale for $6 at the race. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. First place will receive free entry into next year's race. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2837454884235680536 PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, there will be a "Rain Date" set for the following week: Saturday, 8/14/21. We do not offer refunds if a cancellation occurs. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
10k Trail Run- In Person
Runners will receive a grab-and-go box of snacks. We will also have water set up at different stations throughout the course, but participants must either bring their own drinking vessels or purchase the reusable cups we will have for sale for $6 at the race. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. First place will receive free entry into next year's race. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2840258139317810782 *This is a very rocky course with steep elevation changes, so please restrict entry to experienced trail runners. **We will have water stops (all unmanned) so please bring your personal hydration unit (bottles or packs) for this longer run! PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, there will be a "Rain Date" set for the following week: Saturday, 8/14/21. We do not offer refunds if a cancellation occurs. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
15k Trail Run- In Person
Runners will receive a grab-and-go box of snacks. We will also have water set up at different stations throughout the course, but participants must either bring their own drinking vessels or purchase the reusable cups we will have for sale for $6 at the race. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. First place will receive free entry into next year's race. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2840258367543217456 *This is a very rocky course with steep elevation changes, so please restrict entry to experienced trail runners. **We will have water stops (all unmanned) so please bring your personal hydration unit (bottles or packs) for this longer run! PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, there will be a "Rain Date" set for the following week: Saturday, 8/14/21. We do not offer refunds if a cancellation occurs. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
Walking
5k Trail Walk- In Person
Walkers will receive a grab-and-go box of snacks. We will also have water set up at different stations throughout the course, but participants must either bring their own drinking vessels or purchase the reusable cups we will have for sale for $6 at the race. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/16/21. Packet pickup will be the Friday before the race, 8/6, from 10am-4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. Link to Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2837454884235680536 PLEASE NOTE: Since use of these trails during wet conditions can cause irreversible damage, there will be a "Rain Date" set for the following week: Saturday, 8/14/21. We do not offer refunds if a cancellation occurs. For current trail conditions at Swope Park or any other metro area trail, please visit urbantrailco.com
Race date Weather
Conditions on July 31, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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Run for Raptors Trail Race takes place in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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