Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Kansas, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Mission Woods, KS.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Mission Woods KS

Tortoise and the Hare - 6 Miler

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 7:00pm
Kansas City, MO
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Westport St. Patrick's Day Run

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025
Kansas City, MO
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St Patrick's 5K

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00am
Kansas City, MO
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Ad Astra Running Irish Mile

Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 12:30pm
Ad Astra Running
Lawrence, KS
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Prairie Spirit Trail Ultra Races

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00am
Ottawa, KS
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Liberty Half Marathon/Jewell 5K

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:00am
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
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TerraVox Vineyards Wine Run 5K

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:00am
TerraVox Vineyards
Kansas City, MO
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Pirate Dash and Glow 5K

Friday, Apr 4, 2025 at 7:30pm
Belton, MO
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Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 7:30am
Kansas City, MO
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Get Your Rear in Gear

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 8:50am
Corporate Woods Founders Park
Overland Park, KS
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DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 7:55am
Longview Beach
Grandview, MO
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Maple Valley's Fun Run - Walk Run Roll

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:30am
Kansas City, MO
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Accept Zero Run, Walk

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00am
Independence, MO
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Fence Stile Vineyards and Laughh Foundation Wine Run/Walk 5k

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:00am
Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery
Excelsior Springs, MO
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