Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race
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Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race
Shawnee Mission Park in Lenexa, Kansas hosts an adventure race across the park's hundreds of acres of trails and prairie grasslands. The park connects to the Mill Creek Streamway Park, which features more than 17 miles of paved trails and is designated as a National Recreation Trail.
Two course formats are offered:
- 25 miles
- 5 miles
The 2 hour course is run entirely on foot and is open to solo competitors and teams. Although listed at 5 miles, racers should be prepared for 6 to 8 miles of trekking over paved trails and through brush, trees, and occasional water obstacles. The course includes checkpoints and a few extra challenges; it is described as accessible to beginners while still containing some difficult sections.
The 6 hour course combines trekking, mountain biking, and paddling. Organizers provide pre-plotted topographic maps at packet pickup. Racers should be prepared for roughly 20 plus miles of mountain biking, about 10 miles of hiking, and 1 to 2 miles of paddling. Several checkpoints serve as mandatory transition areas, but most checkpoints are optional so teams may choose route strategy and which checkpoints to attempt.
This event is self-supported: participants must carry their own water, food, first aid, and other supplies. Boats, paddles, and life jackets for the 6 hour course are provided at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
