Recognized as the 2021 Event of the Year by USTA, KidsFest features entertainment, games, education, and more. Sponsored by JC Parks, KRCG-TV, and Healthy Blue. Concessions and items available for purchase. More information on vendors, performance schedules, and an event map will be posted HERE closer to the event date. Interested in being a vendor? […]
Join the Runge Nature Center and JC Parks for this FREE pop-up event with crafts and hands-on encounters with Missouri wildlife that live just outside your door! Snacks are provided, typically grab-and-go crackers or cookies with juice, and we aim to offer allergen-conscious options. Summer: June 11, 2026, 10 AM - 12 PM at Ellis-Porter […]
Perfect for first-time triathletes ages 13 and up, this well-organized yet relaxed event features a classic Sprint Triathlon: a 400-meter pool swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 3.1-mile run. Not a fan of swimming? Try the Duathlon for bikers and runners or gather friends for a 2- or 3-person Team Relay. Looking for a shorter challenge? […]
This isn’t your typical fun run! The Prison Break will challenge you with every step, but you’ll cross that finish line with a renewed sense of endurance. Runners will set out on a 3+ mile course to test every facet of their athleticism. They will face wall climbs, mud pits, army crawls, and more. Breaking […]
Participants are encouraged to run, jump, get muddy, and help each other while conquering obstacles. Obstacles include climbing towers, slides, and mud pits, so be prepared to get messy. Adults may participate with their children for an additional $10 fee. Registration is required. Day of registration at event is cash only. Registration: Cost: $35/Kids […]
