2023 - Run for Raptors Trail Race
2023 distances
Walking
5k Trail Walk
See the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118562730703402374 Snacks and beverages will be offered at the race finish. We will also have one water station located at the halfway point on the trail. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/14/23. Packet pickup will be the Friday before the race, 8/4, from 10am-4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. PLEASE NOTE: There is no "Rain Date" set for this year. 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
Running
5k Trail Run
See the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118562730703402374 Snacks and beverages will be offered at the race finish. We will also have one water station located at the halfway point on the trail. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/14/23. Packet pickup will be the Friday before the race, 8/4, from 10am-4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. First place finishers will receive a free race entry into next year's race. PLEASE NOTE: There is no "Rain Date" set for this year. 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
See the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118568125094926392 Snacks and beverages will be offered at the race finish. We will also have one water station located at the halfway point on the trail. Shirts can be purchased for an additional fee and order deadline is 7/14/23. Packet pickup will be the Friday before the race, 8/4, from 10am-4pm at Lakeside Nature Center. Race-day packet pickup will be available as well before the race at Swope Park. PLEASE NOTE: There is no "Rain Date" set for this year. 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 First place finishers will receive a free race entry into next year's race. *This is a very rocky course with steep elevation changes, so please restrict entry to experienced trail runners. **We highly recommend a personal hydration pack for 10k Runners!
Race-day weather
Conditions on August 5, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (CDT) in Kansas City on August 5, 2023 — 14h 03m of daylight.
Course
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