Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race
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Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race
The Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race is scheduled for May 17, 2026, at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Lenexa, KS 66219. The event includes multiple race categories: 6-Hour Solo, 6-Hour 2-, 3- and 4-Person Teams, 2-Hour Solo, and 2-Hour Family/Team. The event takes place rain or shine and uses park hiking, biking, and paddling areas along the Mill Creek Streamway Park and preserved prairie grasslands.
Course format and important details
The 2-hour events are on foot only and require trekking on paved trails and off-trail sections. The 6-hour events combine trekking, mountain biking, paddling, and orienteering. Maps and checkpoints are provided as pre-plotted topographic maps at packet pickup on race morning. Boats, paddles, and life jackets are provided for the 6-hour race.
- 6-hour race: 20+ miles biking, 10 miles hiking, 1-2 miles paddling
- 2-hour race: 6-8 miles trekking
Most checkpoints are optional; several transition checkpoints are mandatory. Teams may skip checkpoints and still record an official finish. The event is self-supported: participants must carry their own water, food, first aid, and other personal supplies. Only gear and supplies carried by a participant or on their bike are available during the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
