About Us
KC Express is a group for women who love to run or walk together. After many years and many miles, we’ve found the perfect mix of fitness, fun, and community service.
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member events
We coordinate a variety of member events throughout the year:
Saturday Run/Walks
Free group runs and walks every week
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First Tuesdays
A healthy happy hour each month
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Training
Many members train for specific events within the Sat Walk & Run Groups. We also host the 5K Club Training Program in the fall, and assist with AdventHealth’s LIV Training Team in the spring. In addition, our Coach, Helen Wilms, offers individualized training plans if you need help with a goal event.
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Social Activities
Sometimes we get together just to visit or try new activities. We’ve had an ice cream social, a run/walk plus beer party, a kayaking adventure, tried a bungee fitness class, participated in a cross-country virtual relay, and had several KCE Book Club discussions. Our creative leaders are always thinking of activities to have fun and bring us together.
Giving Back
When we’re not on the road, we’re giving back. We work hard to promote women’s fitness and to create a supportive running/walking community for all. Last year we mentored the Shawano Elementary School Running Club to help kids in grades 3 to 6 train to run a mile, and we hosted a water stop at the KC Marathon.
We volunteer for activities beyond running and walking as well. We’ve hosted group volunteer sessions at Harvesters and Scraps KC, donated 1500 packages of corn bread mix to Operation Breakthrough, collected feminine hygiene products for the Giving the Basics group, and raised $1000 in donations for the Flint Hills Discovery Foundation by pouring beer at the KC Bier Fest!
Mother’s Day 5K
Our signature event is the annual Mother’s Day 5K, now in its 20th year.
Join Us
Register online or mail in the membership form. Dues are $25 per year.
If you’re not quite ready to join, come try one of our events first. You’re welcome anytime!
About Us
KC Express is an affiliate member of the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America), through which we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All sponsorships or contributions to KC Express are tax-deductible and used to fund and further our mission to inform, motivate and inspire women to exercise for better health.
Contact Us
KC Express is led by members who volunteer their time to organize our activities. Feel free to contact one of the officers below to learn more about our club.
Sara Garber, President
kcexpresspres@gmail.com
Amy Medina, Saturday Group Run Coordinator
kcexpressrunners@gmail.com
Sheila Wood, Saturday Group Walk Coordinator
kcexpresswalkers@gmail.com
Christine Dillon, Membership Coordinator
kcexpressmembership@gmail.com
Melissa Stringer, MD5K Race Director
racedirectormd5k@gmail.com