Kansas Walking Events

Kansas Walking Events Since the majority of the population can walk, even if they can't run or bike, walking events are popular, both as recreation and as fund-raisers. Some people even take up walking as a sport, in the form of 'race walking'.

The following are a few of the many upcoming walking events in the state of Kansas:

2012-03-03 – 13th Annual Truffle Shuffle 5K & Little Truffle Shuffle – Overland Park, KS
Join us for the 13th Annual Truffle Shuffle which takes place on the beautiful campus of Johnson County Community College.
2012-03-31 – 2nd Annual Hill 2 Hill 5K Race – Herington, KS
This is a benefit for the Herington Recreation Commission. The monies raised by this event will go to help with repairs needed to the baseball diamonds and concession stand.
2012-04-01 – 3rd Annual Indian Creek Half Marathon & 5K – Overland Park, KS
Tech Tees to everyone while they last. Register by March 15th to guarentee your shirt & size.
2012-04-14 – Link 4 Life - 9th Annual – Wichita, KS
The 9th Annual Link 4 Life Run to Prevent Suicide is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Old Cowtown Museum. These events will run through the beautiful paths on the Arkansas River.
2012-04-21 – Royal Tracs 5K and Royal Kids Fun Run – Manhattan, KS
An out and back course along park trails and Linear trail. Mixed trail, very flat. No spikes, please.
2012-04-28 – 2012 Brent Bays 5K/10K Run/Walk Event – Gardner, KS
The Brent Bays Foundation works year round to raise money for families in and around the Gardner, KS area who are fighting cancer, whether physically or now just financially.
2012-05-19 – Maguire Gilner Angel Day 5K Run/Walk – Olathe, KS
This race is dedicated in memory of Maguire Davis and his brother, Titus Wiley Gilner - and to all our Angel Babies that left our arms too soon. Proceeds from this event will be used to help other grieving parents cover the cost of a headstone.
2012-06-02 – Rib Run 2 – Marysville, KS
Medals for 5K and 10K in both male and female divisions.
2012-07-21 – Danisco Prairie Punisher Duathlon & 5K – Gardner, KS
The Duathlon is a 5K run, followed by a 34.5K bike, finishing with another 5K run. In addition to the Duathlon, there will be a 5K run and a 5K walk. All 5K walk proceeds will go to the Gardner Gold Special Olympics team.
2012-11-18 – 16th Annual Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run – Overland Park, KS
Runners & Walkers, I hope you will join us for the 16th Annual Gobbler Grind. Participants receive a Long Sleeve Technical T-shirt while they last.