ELP 8k
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
- Distance
- 8K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a unique 8k race at English Landing Park, bringing a collegiate cross country distance to the roads of Kansas City.
- Competitive
- Quirky
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for
- College & Campus
College & CampusDiscover the ELP 8k, a distinctive road race in Kansas City, MO, presented by Easy Ten as part of the KC Summer Series. This 8k event, just shy of five miles, offers a unique distance rarely seen outside of NCAA cross country. Easy Ten aims to introduce this challenging format to the broader road running community, providing a fresh experience for runners. The course winds through English Landing Park, inviting participants to tackle this uncommon distance.
What to expect
- Run a unique 8k distance, a format typically found in NCAA cross country.
- The course takes you through English Landing Park, likely on grass surfaces.
- Join Easy Ten in bringing this distinctive distance to road running.
Standout details
- Unique 8k race distance
- Typically run in NCAA cross country
- Part of the KC Summer Series
- Held at English Landing Park
Course surface
Cross-country
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
The ELP 8k is an 8k race apart of the KC Summer Series put on by Easy Ten. This 8k (just short of 5 miles) will take place at English Landing Park. The 8k is a unique race distance, typically only ever ran in the NCAA for cross country. Easy Ten intends to bring it into the road running world.