Course #6 Scavenger Hunt Series

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Scavenger hunts are baaaack! Our sixth scavenger hunt was created by Pat Ross and inspired by Melody’s RRKC Char Bar run. This hunt starts from midtown, runs through the heart of downtown to the City Market.  If you are Running with Distance at RRKC in January, this is our planned course for the January 9th run. If you are not running with us on January 9th and intend to do this on your own, we recommend you do it early on a weekend or on a holiday due to traffic.  This is a 5.18 mile out and back (10.36 mile run). There are 4 clues/finds on this route.  You have until January 30th to complete the hunt.

This route has an option to be shortened by 2-4 miles.  All you need to do is hop on the street car!  The street car route is 2 miles so you can board at Union Station and take it to the City Market (3rd & Grand) or vice versa (don’t forget your mask).  You will have to get to the end of the route to get the final item on the hunt!

Start: Old Westport Shopping Center (park near the covered wagon)

Distance: 10.36 miles 

How to Play:   

  1. Take a selfie at each landmark that you find.

  2. Post to your social media pages and tag us! Use #solidaritywithcoachamypt and #roadrunnersofkansascity in your post.

  3. Share to the RRKC FB page.

Clues:   

  1. 1At the Start: This wooden sculpture implies these nocturnal birds are missing in Westport. If you ask Allison and Kevin, they will say they have moved further south and are alive, well and somewhat aggressive!  

  2. Approximately 1.5 miles: Known as the oldest Irish Business in North America. This Market has  imports from Ireland, oak floors and the aroma of freshly-baked goods.  If you find this place between 11am-4pm on Thur, Fri, Sat you can get a pint at their walk up window.

  3. Approximately 3.5 miles: This historic hotel turn condo was built about 100 years ago.  It was purchased in 1924 and used by Thomas J. Pendergast, boss of the Democratic Machine in Kansas City, until the late 1930’s.  The old sign is still on the front of this 5 story brick building.

  4. At the turnaround (5.18 miles):  The northern terminus of The Town of Kansas Bridge is the original birthplace of the city.  On the banks of the Missouri River is the footprint of the old Municipal Wharf. The fence on the overlook has many of these items intended secure a relationship of love.