for community. by community.
We host FREE group runs every single Wednesday at 6:30pm in the heart of the Kansas City, Country Club Plaza. Park your car, grab your shoes, and run 3 miles! Come a stranger – leave as a friend.
LACE UP. SHOW UP. FIST BUMP.
RUNNING WITH FRIENDS IS BETTER
It began as a weekly jog around Kansas City, Missouri before extending the invitation to friends and then friends of friends. From there, through challenge, joy, and community, the run club kicked off.
COMMUNITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE GOAL — RUNNING IS HOW WE DO IT
We’re so excited to have you on board! But before you move further, take a moment to read this special letter from Jacob Bentzinger, the founder of Kansas Run Club. It’s all about what KRC stands for and how we’re here to support you on your running (or not so running) journey.
An Open Letter From the Team
At Kansas Run Club, it’s never been about the run. Sure, we love getting out there and moving, but what really matters is the people we meet along the way. The community we’re building isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about showing up, supporting one another, and sharing in the experience. If you bring your heart to the run, we promise your feet will follow. It’s the connections, the laughter, and the encouragement that make each step worth it. Together, we’re more than just runners—we’re a community.
It is never about the “run”
12,000+ SOCIAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
300+ RUNNERS EVERY SUMMER WEDNESDAY
3 MILES OF FRIENDSHIP EVERY WEEK
100% FREE. ALWAYS.
By the Numbers
🏃 NO BARRIERS No membership fees. No signup required. No prerequisites. Just show up.
🤝 ALL PACES WELCOME Whether you're crushing 6-minute miles or taking walk breaks, you belong here. We run together, we finish together.
🎯 MORE THAN MILES We're building a movement. Every Wednesday, hundreds of strangers become friends. Every run, connections that last beyond the pavement.
📍 PERFECTLY LOCATED Meet at Mill Creek Park Fountain on the iconic Country Club Plaza. Easy parking, beautiful routes, and post-run hangouts nearby.
💪 WOMEN-LED INITIATIVES Our "run HER way" program creates safe, empowering spaces for women runners to connect and grow.
So…Why?
