define ('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '1024M'); {"id":568,"date":"2017-02-16T02:59:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T02:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesonveggies.com\/?p=568"},"modified":"2017-03-06T18:29:33","modified_gmt":"2017-03-06T18:29:33","slug":"best-spring-races-in-kansas-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesonveggies.com\/distance-running\/races\/best-spring-races-in-kansas-city\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Must-Try Spring Races In Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve wrapped up winter training and somehow managed to stay consistent through the colder months. Now is your time to shine. Show off those new fitness gains this spring at the races that\u2019ll give you the most bang for your buck. Kansas City\u2019s race scene has blown up in recent years but combing through pages of 5ks can be daunting. Here\u2019s my lineup of the best time-tested spring races, featuring the biggest parties, the best prizes, and killer venues. Start warming up, you won’t want to miss them! <\/span><\/p>\n

Kansas City\u2019s Big 12 Run<\/h3>\n

Distance: 5k\/12k<\/span><\/p>\n

Date: March 11 at 10 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Register at: <\/span>www.sportkc.org\/big-12-run<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Kansas City Big 12 Run Finish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get your sweat on before indulging in March madness festivities. The Big 12 run features both a 5k and the rarely offered 12k distance \u2013 perfect for every level of runner in your group. Test your fitness on the rolling hills of this scenic course that starts and ends outside KC\u2019s premiere Sprint Center. The 5k takes you on a jaunt around the beautifully urban Power & Light District while those looking for a bit more of a challenge can take the 12k route and explore the art district in Kansas City\u2019s Crossroads. Don’t forget to don your favorite team’s jersey \u2013 competition will be fierce.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The perks for this race are what hooked me:<\/span><\/h4>\n