Run for Raptors Trail Race

Race Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2026 Rain Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 11K Run: 7:30AM start time | ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118568125094926392 5K Walk/Run: 8 AM start time | ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/3118562730703402374 Thank you for your interest in the 10th annual Run for Raptors Trail Race in Swope Park! Please read more about the event below. Please email run4raptors@lakesidenaturecenter.org with any questions. PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup will be held at Lakeside Nature Center (4701 E Gregory Blvd, KCMO 64132) on Friday, 7/31 from 10 AM – 4 PM. To pick up your packet, please enter the main doors and there will be volunteers to assist you in the lobby. Race day pickup will be held at Lake Lodge from 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM Saturday morning. If you plan to pick-up your packet morning of, please arrive early to allow yourself time in case of lines! ROUTES: We will be doing a separate 10K loop once again for 2026! The 10K race will not be looping the 5K route twice like in previous years. Due to changes in the trails, the course is now slightly longer than a 10K. The actual race distance is closer to an 11K, or 6.8 miles. LOCATION: The race does not take place at Lakeside Nature Center! The race start is located at Lake Lodge at Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park (38.991269, -94.518709). There is a Google Map for reference on the RunSignUp page. The run will take place on the Swope Trails. The entrance to the Lodge is located off of Oldham Rd just SE of Hillcrest Rd. Signs will be in place to help navigate you to the right place. A map will be present at packet pickup if you need further directions to the race location. PARKING: Parking attendants will be on hand to assist you with parking, starting at 6:30 AM. We do have limited parking around the lodge, so carpooling is always encouraged. Lakeside Nature Center's parking lot will be available to park at if you want to meet others there and ride together to the race start. R