Run for Raptors Trail Race 2026

Run for Raptors Trail Race takes place August 1, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at Lake Lodge in Swope Park. The event includes a 5K walk/run starting at 8 a.m., an 11K run (approximately 6.8 miles) starting at 7:30 a.m., and courses on the Swope Trails. Packet pickup is available Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Nature Center, or race morning from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at Lake Lodge. Water stations are positioned at the halfway point and finish line, with an additional fountain at the lodge. All registered racers receive one raffle ticket, and a secured bag drop area is available during the race.