There are three races you should know about if you’re out and about this weekend.
They will temporarily affect traffic in the West Bottoms on Friday, Sept. 20; in Brookside on Saturday, Sept. 21; and in downtown Kansas City (Central Business District south to Crown Center) on Sunday, Sept. 22.
- The Firefly Run will begin at Kemper Arena on Friday, Sept. 20. Rolling road closures will take place from approximately 7:30-9:15 p.m. on the following race route: east on Arena Drive; south on American Royal Court; north on Wyoming Street; northeast on Liberty Street; east on 14th Street; north on Hickory Street; east on 13th Street; north on Mulberry Street; east on 12th Street; north on Santa Fe Street; northeast on Union Avenue and turnaround at Forrester Road to go southwest on Union Avenue; south on Mulberry Street; west on 11th Street; south on Hickory Street; west on 13th Street; south on Liberty Street; west on 14th Street; south on Wyoming Street; west on American Royal Drive; and east on Arena Drive to finish at Kemper Arena. More information about the Firefly Run.
- The Strutt with your Mutt 5K will begin at Brookside Boulevard and 62nd Terrace on Saturday, Sept. 21. Rolling race closures will take place from 8-9:30 a.m. on 62nd Terrace from Brookside Boulevard to Brookside Plaza; on Brookside Plaza from 63rd Street to 62nd Terrace; and the northbound lane of Brookside Boulevard from 62nd Terrace to 51st Street. More information about Strutt with your Mutt.
- The National Tactical Officers Association 5K will begin at 12th and Central streets on Sunday, Sept. 22. Rolling road closures will take place from 5:45-7 p.m. on the following race route: east on 12th Street; south on Oak Street; west on 22nd Street; south on McGee Street; west on Pershing Boulevard (north side); north on Main Street; west on 16th Street; north on Baltimore Street; west on 14th Street; north on Central Street to the finish line at 12th and Central streets. More information about the National Tactical Officers Association 5K.
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