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    Join Kansas City Track Club Now.

    The Kansas City Track Club plays a big role in making KC an exciting town for runners. We include the KC Trail Nerds for all things off road, the Northland Runners for those north of the river and group runs all over the metro area.  Whether you want to race or just jog or walk, KC has marathons, halves and everything in between and beyond.   In a summer month, you can run a blistering mile, a tough 50K ultra on the trails or take your pick of 5K’s. Contrary to our name, we rarely run on a track and are mostly distance runners, running 3 miles or more. KCTC provides race director, consulting, course measurement and finish line services for about 40 road and trail races each year – races that raise thousands of dollars for local charities. Our premier event is Brew to Brew – a 43 mile solo and relay run from KC to Lawrence, KS, with over 3000 runners competing and over $250,000  raised for Cystic Fibrosis over it’s history.

    In the fall there’s Cliff Hanger, a beautiful run on historic Cliff Drive near the Kansas City Museum.  In 2009 about 1000 runners and walkers enjoyed the course and the traditional pancake breakfast afterward.

    On the non-competitive side KCTC has weekly free fun runs where everyone, including non-members, is welcome. KCTC has been sponsoring the Wednesday Night Run potluck, a movable feast that meets at runners homes for a run/walk and dinner, for almost 30 years. We also have a low key Monday night run that ends with food and drinks at the 75th Street Brewery in Waldo. And every Jan 1st we host a free New Year’s Day run. KCTC also offers 10-week training sessions on Monday evenings for beginning runners several times a year.

    KCTC was founded in 1978 and is a 501C(3) non-profit organization. Dues are $15./yr individual and $20. family membership. Benefits of membership are: 20% off all year on purchases at Garry Gribbles Running Sports Stores, 10% everyday discount at Cycle City Bike and Running Company in Parkville and both locations of Metro Walk Run, email newsletters and race announcements, free entry to Monday classes, free fun runs and social events, discounted entry to Cliffhanger & St Pats 4 miler. In addition, you will be a part of a group that shares your passion for running, keeps you motivated and fit and provides opportunities to run with a group just about any day of the week.

    Want to volunteer? We need people to help organize Wednesday Night Runs, work at race finish lines and aid stations and many more ways to support runners and the running community.

    Want to find out more about trail running? The KC Trail Nerds are part of KCTC. We invite you to explore the links to trail running, race walking, group runs, classes and more on our site.