Race Information
Events
Location - 8600 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Start at 86th Terrace and Ward Parkway, on the East side of the Ward Parkway Center.
· 8:20 AM - Tiny Turkey Trot
· 8:30 AM - Downhill Mile Run
· 8:40 AM - 10K Run
· 9:00 AM - 5K Run and Mile Walk
All participants receive:
· Long-sleeve thermal shirt
· 6” Pie – your finisher medal*
· Free photos
* Participants may purchase a traditional metal finisher medal when they register!
Team Division
Families or groups of 4 or more receive a discounted entry. To register as a team, select the 5k/10k member of a group/team option when you register.
Registration and Pricing
Though 10/19/24
5k - $30.00
10k - $39.00
Walk - $25.00
Downhill Mile - $25.00
Turkey Trot - $12.00
Virtual 5k - $30.00
Virtual 10k - $30.00
Though 11/2/24
5k - $33.00
10k - $42.00
Walk - $27.00
Downhill Mile - $27.00
Turkey Trot - $13.00
Virtual 5k - $33.00
Virtual 10k - $33.00
Though 11/23/24
5k - $36.00
10k - $45.00
Walk - $29.00
Downhill Mile - $29.00
Turkey Trot - $14.00
Virtual 5k - $36.00
Virtual 10k - $36.00
Though 11/28/24
5k - $39.00
10k - $48.00
Walk - $31.00
Downhill Mile - $31.00
Turkey Trot - $15.00
Virtual 5k - $39.00
Virtual 10k - $39.00
Packet Pick Up
Tuesday - 11/26/24
· Location - Fleet Feet Kansas City (inside Ward Parkway Center)
· Time - 12 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday - 11/27/24
· Location - Fleet Feet Kansas City (inside Ward Parkway Center)
· Time - 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday - 11/28/24 (race morning)
· Location - Ward Parkway Center ( entrance south of Trader Joe's)
· Time - 7:30-8:45 AM
Concierge Service
Save time and have your shirts and bibs pulled before you arrive! Email each members first and last name to pierunkc@gmail.com by midnight on Sunday November 24th. We will package them together for easy pick-up. When you arrive at packet pick-up, do not go to the computers. Look for the concierge sign and go directly to that area.
Parking
Parking Map Plan to arrive via State Line Rd. (Ward Parkway will be closed for the race). Parking attendants will be there to direct you.
Results
Your start time is recorded when you cross the starting line by the chip on the back of your bib. There is no need to pass people until you cross the start line. Be sure to attach your bib correctly, on the FRONT of your shirt, above your waist, the numbers horizontal not vertical. The results tent will be close to the finish line where you can enter your bib number into the computers to find your results.
Awards
All participants receive a pie as their “finisher medal”. If you would also like a medal, choose to add one when you register.
Thanksgiving Themed award medals will be given to top 3 male and female finishers and top 3 finishers in age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
The Awards Tent will be located within the Finish Line Festival area close to the DJ. If you placed in the top 3 overall or in your age group, go to the “Awards Tent” immediately to claim your award. Don’t have time for that? Friends can pick up awards for you. Awards will not be mailed.
Photos
Look for the photo op area where you will find a backdrop, inflatables, and Turkeys, (not the real ones, but some friendly runners in costumes!) Post your photos on social media with the hash tag #KCPieRun. Pictures from the event will be posted 24 hours after the race!
Food
Look for the Starbucks booth for hot coffee. All participants receive a 6 in. Tippin’s pie, Look for the “Pick Up Your Tippin’s Pie Here!” sign. Tear off the bottom part of your bib to receive your pie.
Strollers Welcome
Strollers are welcome. Be sure to not block any runners trying to get past you.
Charity Partner
Harvesters Community Food Network is our charity partner. You’ll have an opportunity to donate to Harvesters at registration, packet pickup or on race day. Look for the Harvesters collection bins.
Check out Harvesters most needed items list!
Refunds
No refunds will be given for the event but you can choose to switch to the virtual run option if your plans change. Anyone switching to the virtual option should email pierunkc@gmail.com.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registration fees are not refundable under any circumstance. Registrations cannot be transferred to another year or another race. Race registrations can be transferred to another participant or to another distance.
If this race is cancelled for any reason, all registered participants will automatically become virtual runners. If the race is postponed, all participants will be registered for the new date. Shirts, medals, and swag will be available for pick up.
The Race Director reserves the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns, road condition, permit concerns or natural disaster. Each athlete must accept this risk of their entry fee paid. Registration fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting in advance of the race date, including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. Every effort will be made to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision made that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety, sustainability and manageability.
If you want to be guaranteed a refund, purchase race insurance for yourself. Travel insurance companies will cover your race registration and any travel costs you might have.
Weather
The event will not be cancelled because of rain, snow or extreme temperature.
If there is lightning, the event will be postponed for a minimum of 10 minutes until no signs of the storm are present. Participants should seek shelter in their vehicles or a nearby building if available. If lightning continues 10 minutes after the scheduled event start, the race will be subject to cancellation. The race will be canceled in the event of a tornado warning.
Questions
E-mail us at pierunkc@gmail.com.
Note: No motorized vehicles, roller blades, bikes or dogs will be allowed on the course as our insurance policy does not cover these. Protection will be provided at all intersections by volunteers or the Kansas City Police Department.