Back of the Pack Podcast

Author: Kyle Walker

Lace up your sneakers, grab your favorite headband, and toe the starting line! The signal has fired and the Back of the Pack Podcast is up and running! Are you a fan of running 5ks just because the finisher medal looks cool? You are not alone there! Join the show that is all about the race swag and running on a Saturday morning to get the most out of your race registration. We will talk about local races in the Kansas City area. We will give you a heads up if youre wanting to go farther outside the area to run the big races. Host Kyle Walker has fourteen full marathons, over eighty half marathons, and hundreds of 5ks and 10k's. Take it from us, you are among friends here if youve gotten to the finish line to find all the bananas gone!
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Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Running, Sports

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KC Weekend: Champions Run 10K + Jingle Bell 5K
Episode 15
Monday, 8 December, 2025

After a long layoff, Kyle laced ‘em up for a doubleheader weekend and brought back two fresh race reviews. First up: the second annual Nolan Davidson Champions Run 10K in KCK—solid organization, community heart, and plenty of course character to wake up the legs. Then it’s holiday cheer at the Jingle Bell Run 5K for the Arthritis Foundation, where costumes, cowbells, and a great cause turned miles into momentum. We talk start-line vibes, course flow, aid and finish experience, and the little moments that make local races worth showing up for. No time goals, just honest effort—and a reminder that racing with friends might be the best comeback plan of all. If you’re hunting for late-season events to circle next year, this episode puts two on the shortlist and spotlights a mission worth supporting.