Runs, Walks and Rides

Osawatomie run

From Running with the Cows to Riding the Rails, Miami County is host to numerous events for charity and fun.

This list is compiled by local resources, but you should always verify the information on your own. Dates, times and places may change by the organizers without notice. The events are not organized by Miami County, so please verify all liability concerns and claims with the local organizer.

2018 Events

April 7: Pathways 5K Run/Walk, 9 am, Lake Miola, www.paolapathways.org  

May 12: Running with the Cows,5K 227th & Metcalf, 7:30am, www.cow.run

June 30: Lights on the Lake 5K Run & Walk, Osawatomie Lake, 8 a.m., www.usd367ozone.org

July 8: Cider Mill Century Bike Ride, 14730 Kansas Hwy. 68, 7 am, (913) 837-5202, http://www.kansascyclist.com/events/CiderMillCentury.html 

Aug. 26: Doggone Fun Run, 1 mile, Spring Hill Middle School North,  7:30 am, (913) 592-2214, www.springhillrec.org 

Sept. 8: Steff Strong 10K, 5K, Kids’ Run, Lake Miola, Paola, 9 am, (913) 636-1096, facebook.com/SteffStrong 

Sept. 15: 5K Glow Run, Webster St., Spring Hill, 8pm, (913) 592-2214, www.springhillrec.org

Oct. 6: Rush the Rails, Ride or Run, Osawatomie to Council Grove, 7 am, (620) 757-3264, www.rushtherails.com 

Oct. 6: Louisburg Cider 5K, 10K Hard Cider Relay, & Kid’s Fun Run, 1st and Broadway, 4 pm, (913) 837-2826, www.runsignup.com/louisburgciderrun

Oct. 6: No One Fights Alone 5K,16381 W 343rd St., Paola, 8 am, (913) 731-2397, www.runsignup.com/Race/KS/Paola/NoOneFightsAlone5K 

Oct. 7: Bull Creek Family 5K, Wallace Park, Paola, 11 am, (913) 294-3286, www.runsignup.com/bullcreek5k  

Nov. 3: Clover Run 5K, Wallace Park, Paola, 9 am, (917) 294-4306, http://www.maraisdescygnes.k-state.edu/miami-county-4-h-foundation/clover-run-5k/index.html 

Nov. 17: Turkey Coma Food Fun Run,1 mile, Spring Hill Middle School, (913) 592-2214, www.springhillrec.org 

Event Planners

If you are planning a run, ride or walk within Miami County, please contact the appropriate local officials as part of the planning process. It is likely that a local event permit is required. This quick summary of information has been compiled as an overview.

In addition, resources are available to help cross-promote the event with other activities in the county.