about this event

The Course of Dreams 5K Open Cross Country Run is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and gives you an opportunity to escape the roads and jump on the grass for a unique course at a unique event.   Whether you are a high school cross country runner or someone who has always wanted to run a cross country course, everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the sport of cross country!  This will not be a technical course and is a race for all abilities.

race information

The race will start and finish on the grounds of beautiful Shawnee Mission Park.  The race will have a traditional cross country start and the 5K (3.1-mile) course will follow a manicured grass path around the grounds of the park.  Everyone races the same 5K course.  Also enjoy:

• 100% cotton shirts
• Accurate and well marked course
• Large clocks located at each mile
• Electronic timing and results - Race Day Timing
• Great awards - team and individual
• Signature finish line from KC Running Company
• Post race food

Course Map

Registration

Sign up online through Wednesday, July 29, 2009.  Online Registration Opening Soon!

 If the race has to be called off due to weather, no refunds will be given.

Printable Brochure

schedule of start times

Awards for top 3 in each age division
Awards for Top Male/Top Female and Masters Male/Female

Men & Women Open:

teams

Each team can sign up 5 members, and the top 3 finishers will score.  Awards for top 5 teams - Open Male, Open Female.

Creating a team online is fast and easy!  In just a few steps you can be on your way to fundraising on your personal and/or team page:

1. The team must designate a Team Captain (it doesn’t matter who this is).
2. The Captain must register FIRST, completing all steps of the registration process.
3. The Captain will then create a team online by clicking on the “Create a Team” link in the right navigational bar.
4. Once the team is created, the Captain will receive an email with the team name & number which he/she should distribute to the other team members.
5. The other team members can now register themselves and enter the team number in the  “Team Number" field on the registration form (use the "Team Lookup" button if necessary to search for a team by name).

Registration and Packet Pick-up

Friday, July 31, 2009
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Garry Gribble's Running Sports
Ward Parkway Mall

Saturday, August 1, 2009 (Race Morning)
6:00 - 7:00 AM
Shawnee Mission Park

contact

 For more information about this inaugural event call 816.204.1780.