Tortoise and the Hare - 6 Miler
- Date Fri 14th March 2025
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Price $36.55
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of fun and fitness at the Tortoise and the Hare 6 Miler on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Jackson! This unique running event promises a vibrant atmosphere as participants embark on a 6-mile "unsanctioned" road loop starting and finishing at the lively Vine Street Brewing. With a fun twist, runners can choose between the Tortoise Group, for those pacing between 8:30 to 15:00+, and the Hare Group, for faster runners clocking in at sub 5:00 to 8:29. The Tortoise Group kicks off at 7:00 PM, followed by the Hares at 7:20 PM, creating an exciting dynamic as the two groups aim to meet at the finish line.
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic race experience, but they'll also be supporting a great cause, as part of the proceeds and all donations will benefit MS RUN THE US, an organization dedicated to MS research and aid. Registration includes a race T-shirt, a complimentary post-race beverage from Vine Street Brewing, and access to an awesome afterparty filled with community spirit, prizes, and giveaways! Join us for this memorable
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic race experience, but they'll also be supporting a great cause, as part of the proceeds and all donations will benefit MS RUN THE US, an organization dedicated to MS research and aid. Registration includes a race T-shirt, a complimentary post-race beverage from Vine Street Brewing, and access to an awesome afterparty filled with community spirit, prizes, and giveaways! Join us for this memorable
Organiser's Description
We have on deck an exciting new event by TEAM 816 - EVENTS!
The Tortoise and the Hare 6 miler will start at Vine Street Brewing - take you on a 6 mile "unsanctioned" road loop finishing back at Vine Street Brewing for an awesome afterparty! But this event also has a fun twist!
Whats the twist? The run will be split into two groups - the Tortoise Group and the Hare Group:
Tortoise Group - running an average pace of 8:30 to 15:00+ (all paces are welcome)
Hare Group - running an average pace of sub 5:00 to 8:29.
The Tortoise Group will start at 7pm sharp and will work to stay in front of the Hares. The Hare Group will start 20 minutes later at 7:20pm working to catch the Tortoise Group. The two groups will overlap at the finish for some big time fun!
Course to be announced week of the event but will be 6 to 6.4 miles - not an officially measured 10k so we are calling it a 6+ miler!
THIS EVENT WILL ALSO BE RAISING FUNDS FOR MS RUN THE US - PART OF PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MS RESEARCH AND AID!
Registration includes:
- Race T-shirt
- (1) Post race Vine Street Brewing BEER (or other Bev)
- Awesome afterparty with the best community
- Prizes and giveaways
- Photos!!!
Race day schedule:
6:00pm - Packet pickup starts at Vine Street Brewing
7:00pm - Tortoise Group Starts
7:20pm - Hare Group Starts
8:00pm - Afterparty Starts (but lets cheer everyone in)
"UNSANCTIONED MEANS THERE WILL BE NO ROAD CLOSURES AND THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF DURING THIS EVENT. IT WILL INCLUDE ROAD CROSSINGS AND LIVE TRAFFIC ALTHOUGH THE SELECTED ROUTE DOES INCLUDE SOME DEDICATED PATH AND WIDE SIDEWALKS AND IS EASILY NAVIGATED."
The Tortoise and the Hare 6 miler will start at Vine Street Brewing - take you on a 6 mile "unsanctioned" road loop finishing back at Vine Street Brewing for an awesome afterparty! But this event also has a fun twist!
Whats the twist? The run will be split into two groups - the Tortoise Group and the Hare Group:
Tortoise Group - running an average pace of 8:30 to 15:00+ (all paces are welcome)
Hare Group - running an average pace of sub 5:00 to 8:29.
The Tortoise Group will start at 7pm sharp and will work to stay in front of the Hares. The Hare Group will start 20 minutes later at 7:20pm working to catch the Tortoise Group. The two groups will overlap at the finish for some big time fun!
Course to be announced week of the event but will be 6 to 6.4 miles - not an officially measured 10k so we are calling it a 6+ miler!
THIS EVENT WILL ALSO BE RAISING FUNDS FOR MS RUN THE US - PART OF PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MS RESEARCH AND AID!
Registration includes:
- Race T-shirt
- (1) Post race Vine Street Brewing BEER (or other Bev)
- Awesome afterparty with the best community
- Prizes and giveaways
- Photos!!!
Race day schedule:
6:00pm - Packet pickup starts at Vine Street Brewing
7:00pm - Tortoise Group Starts
7:20pm - Hare Group Starts
8:00pm - Afterparty Starts (but lets cheer everyone in)
"UNSANCTIONED MEANS THERE WILL BE NO ROAD CLOSURES AND THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF DURING THIS EVENT. IT WILL INCLUDE ROAD CROSSINGS AND LIVE TRAFFIC ALTHOUGH THE SELECTED ROUTE DOES INCLUDE SOME DEDICATED PATH AND WIDE SIDEWALKS AND IS EASILY NAVIGATED."
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Tortoise and the Hare - 6 Miler
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 14th March 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$36.55
Tortoise and the Hare - 6 Miler