The Club

Calling all women runners and walkers! You're invited to join KC Express, a group for women who love to run and walk together.

Since 1982, our non-profit club has helped women find new friends, new races, better fitness, and active fun.  Join today!

Ongoing Events

Run

When: May — Sat, 7 am
Where: Filling Station, 2980 McGee Trafficway, KCMO

Contact Sat Run Coordinator Amy for details.

Walk

When: May — Sat, 7:30 am
Where:  Einstein’s Bagels, 71st and Mission, PVKS

Contact Sat Group Walk Coordinator Sheila for details.

June
  • Snacks and visiting at 6:30pm
  • Program at 7 pm

Our program will be “The Origin and Expansion of Women’s Competitive Athletics in America,” by Marlene Mawson, PhD. Marlene Mawson is an emerita professor of physical education who was a faculty member at the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1990. Known as the “Mother of KU Women’s Athletics,” Marlene Mawson initiated athletics for women at KU in 1968 and voluntarily coached four of the six sports offered before the program was merged with KU Athletics in 1974.  The “Exemplary Woman Athlete of the Year at KU,” named for her, has been awarded each year since 2008.

When: Tues, June 3,  6:30 pm
Where: Centriq Training, 1740 W. 92nd St, KCMO, 64114, entrance is on the east side of the building

Many members train for specific goals or events with the Sat Walk & Run Groups.  From time to time, we offer additional training opportunities. New for fall 2024,  we are adding an opportunity for a run or walk on Tuesday evenings (except for First Tuesday meeting nights). Women of all ages and abilities are welcome. Go your own pace and as far as you would like. We will meet at Meadowbrook Park near the clubhouse at 6:00pm in May.

News

KC Express First Tuesday Meeting June 3 at 6:30pm

Guest speaker Marlene Mawson, PhD, will present “The Origin and Expansion of Women’s Competitive Athletics in America.” Marlene Mawson is an emerita professor of physical education who was a faculty member at the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1990. Known as the “Mother of KU Women’s Athletics,” Marlene Mawson initiated athletics for women at KU in 1968 and voluntarily coached four of the six sports offered before the program was merged with KU Athletics in 1974. The “Exemplary Woman Athlete of the Year at KU,” named for her, has been awarded each year since 2008. The meeting will be at Centriq Training, 1740 W. 92nd St, KCMO.

New! Tuesday Night Run/Walks

Come walk or run with us on Tuesday evenings (except for first Tuesdays.) Women of all ages and abilities are welcome. Go your own pace and as far as you would like.

We will meet at Meadowbrook Park near the clubhouse at 6:00pm in May.

Women of all ages and abilities are welcome. Go your own pace and as far as you would like.

Blog

KC Express First Tuesday Meeting June 3 at 6:30pm

Guest speaker Marlene Mawson, PhD, will present “The Origin and Expansion of Women’s Competitive Athletics in America.” Marlene Mawson is an emerita professor of physical education who was a faculty member at the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1990. Known as the “Mother of KU Women’s Athletics,” Marlene Mawson initiated athletics for women at KU in 1968 and voluntarily coached four of the six sports offered before the program was merged with KU Athletics in 1974. The “Exemplary Woman Athlete of the Year at KU,” named for her, has been awarded each year since 2008. The meeting will be at Centriq Training, 1740 W. 92nd St, KCMO.

Holiday Party!

HOLIDAY PARTY

It’s our annual Holiday Party on Tues, Dec 5, 7-9 pm! We will welcome the new officers for the coming year, and also reveal this year’s Pacesetter Award winner.  Join us to celebrate the season with KCE!

TIME TO RENEW YOUR KCE MEMBERSHIP

Our officers have wonderful plans for the coming year. Sign up now or renew your membership online or check the membership page for a print-and-mail form.

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Mother’s
Day 5K

 

 

Join Us: May 11, 2025

Registration is now open!

“FIVE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE KC EXPRESS: EMPOWERING, ATHLETIC, FUN-LOVING, SOCIAL, GIRL-POWERED!”

— Alex Esposito, KCE Member since 2015

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