Run. Walk. Belong.
All paces. All levels. Always free. Kansas City’s LGBTQIA+ running and walking community.
About us
Kansas City’s LGBTQIA+ running and walking club
We’ve been hitting the pavement together since the 1980s. Whether you’ve never run a mile or you’re training for your tenth marathon, you’ll find your pace here. We run twice a week — no signup, no dues, no pressure. Just show up.
All paces
Slow, medium, fast — run your own race
Walkers welcome
Many of our regulars prefer to walk
Always free
No dues, no fees, no membership required
Social after
We usually grab dinner together after runs
When we meet
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Apr–Nov: Loose Park, near the tennis courts on the west side
Nov–Mar: Mill Creek Park, 43rd & Main (across from The Levee)
Highest attendance of the week. All abilities welcome.
Sunday
9:00 AM
Rotating locations, published quarterly. Check the schedule page for our next Sunday meetup spot.
A more relaxed morning run, often followed by brunch.
What to expect
A run, a walk, a community
The run
Routes are typically 4–6 miles, but you set your own distance. Everyone returns to the start in about 45 minutes, at their own pace.
After the run
Water and Gatorade at the finish, then the group usually heads to a nearby restaurant for dinner. The social part is just as important as the miles.
The community
KC Frontrunners has been welcoming LGBTQIA+ runners and walkers since the 1980s. All ages, all paces, all identities — every week.
Our community
Common questions
Before your first run
Do I need to sign up?
No. Just show up. No registration, no fees, no membership required.
Do I need to be a fast runner?
Not at all. The group has slow, medium, and fast runners — and many walkers. Everyone runs their own pace and returns in about 45 minutes.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes. Many of our regulars walk every week and enjoy the social aspect just as much as the exercise.
Is the group LGBTQIA+-only?
We’re an LGBTQIA+ running club, and we warmly welcome allies and friends. Everyone is welcome here.
Just show up.
No dues. No fees. No sign-up required.
We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 PM and every Sunday at 9:00 AM.