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Run for Raptors Trail Race

Name: Run for Raptors Trail Race
Start: 2025-08-02
End: 2025-08-02
Location: Kansas City

Kansas City, United States • 2 Aug 2025

The Run for Raptors Trail Race is an annual event taking place in Swope Park, Kansas City, on August 2, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K Trail Walk, a 5K Trail Run, or a 10K Trail Run. The event promotes outdoor activity and wildlife education, featuring educational raptors on-site.

Early packet pickup is available the day before the race, with race day pickup also offered. The race emphasizes trail safety and etiquette, encouraging runners to be mindful of their surroundings. A raffle will be held, and first-place winners in each category will receive free entry for the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Kansas City

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k Trail Run

5 km

5k Trail Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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