Kansas City Frontrunners & Walkers

We meet at 6:30 PM every Wednesday and 9:00 AM every Sunday.

The Wednesday evening meet ups are at a fixed location each week.  From April until November we meet at Jacob L. Loose park near the tennis courts on the west side of the park, near 52nd Terrace and Summit Street.

Then, beginning in November after the time change, on Wednesday evenings we meet at the Mill Creek Park parking lot across from The Levee Bar and Grill (16 W 43rd St.), near the intersection of 43rd St. and Main St.

The Sunday meetup location varies each week, but always happens at 9 AM.  See the schedule for the next location.  A new Sunday schedule is published each quarter, and is available on this website, the Facebook group page, and an email distribution list.  Please contact Randy Hite if you’d like to be included on the email distribution list.

Please make every effort to arrive on-time or early, especially if you’re going to a new/unfamiliar location

Just show up. It’s really that simple. No dues, no fees, no bs. Showing up is what it takes to be a member.

Not at all!  This group is open to all abilities, and includes slow, medium, and fast walkers and runners.  You always have the option to customize your route/distance to your comfort level.  The goal is to meet again at the starting point, whether you go the extra distance or shorten the route is entirely up to you.

Yes!  We have many walkers in our group.  It’s a great way to visit while you exercise.  Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or a brisk power walk, we have plenty of members who would enjoy walking with you. In extremely frigid weather, we suggest checking the Facebook group to see if other walkers are going.

We return to the starting point and visit while we wait for others to get back. Weather permitting, we serve complimentary refreshments, usually Gatorade and water. At or below freezing, refreshments may not be available.

Tradition has it we go out for a meal at a nearby restaurant, or a member’s house on occasion.  The meals are casual (we’re in our workout attire, after all), and generally affordably priced. A majority of members will eat after the event, and it’s a great way to get to know people in the group.

It depends on the time, season, and especially the weather.  On a warm summer Wednesday evening, we’ve had dozens attend.   If the weather is challenging (think single digits and windy or heavy rain, thunderstorms), perhaps we’ll all wait for better conditions another time.  Wednesday evenings usually have the highest attendance, but there are many who attend both events each week.

Run routes typically range between 4 and 6 miles, and each member can adjust it to suit his/her/their abilities and goals.  Wednesday routes are usually published on the day of the run, and Sunday routes are available well in advance by viewing the scheduled event. Walkers do not typically follow a pre-defined route as the runners do. About 45 minutes after the start, both runners and walkers return to the starting point

The decision to attend any run/walk meetup is entirely up to the individual member, who assumes any and all risk.  We encourage you to use your best judgement and err on the side of caution whenever the weather or conditions are not ideal.  Often during inclement weather, members will comment on Facebook about the conditions, and if they are still planning to attend. 

Yes.  Our biggest attendance is in the spring/summer/fall, but winter events are a thing too.  So if it’s cold, layer up and we’ll see you.  If it’s truly frigid, (think single digits), we might meet indoors somewhere or cancel.