6 running, walking, and swimming events in Derby, Kansas

The 34th annual Not 4 Wimps trail run is ready & waiting for you. We will park, start and finish at the Warren Riverview Park. The only indoor restroom facilities available will be just outside the lodge entrance. Capacity of this year's event is limited to 200 so please sign-up early. We’re bringing back chip timing with The Timer Guys. Bottled water will be provided at multiple distances on the course beginning at 3 miles. Trash cans will be available immediately beyond the water stations for empty bottles as well as nutrition packaging etc. to help maintain clean trails. The course will be well marked for each distance with all 3 distances sharing versions of the same basic course - lots of trails, lots of sand, and a little mud just to keep it fun! Our job is to make sure the course is everything that you've come to expect, your job is to bring on the fun. . . and smile - even when it hurts!

"No Frills" Race

Bottled water will be provided post-event, but your on your own for food. Feel free to bring your own goodies (toasted marshmallows are highly recommended) to share at the fire-pit as you cheer your friends through the finish-line. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to hang-out at the park - the Lodge balcony and the nearby Arkansas River Bridge provides great vantage points.

This is a timed course that is marked well, but it is still a trail course! If you don't see any course markings, you are going the wrong way! If you are not leading the pack and you come across a spider web, you’re going the wrong way! If you get lost and tack on some extra mileage, well then you got some extra bang for your buck! You're not going to get an age group medal, or a finishers medal, or a pretty shirt with this race. When you get done, we have some awesome giveaways to go along with the pride of knowing that you didn't wimp out and take the shortcut back. Feel free to also brag to your friends that you finished a challenging race in the middle of February, while everyone else is still in hibernation mode, or stuck on a treadmill wishing for some new scenery! This race is a bargain, and we want to keep it that way!

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will start at 11:00 am at the outdoor pavilion.

Join the Derby Run Club - Save money!

Join the Derby Run Club for the low price of $25.00 for families and $20.00 for individuals. What all benefits do you get for joining?

• Save $5.00 on each Derby Run Club Race

• Receive an awesome Derby Run Club T-shirt“

• Receive a 15% Discount at Fartlek Running Store in the beautiful Delano district!

• Assist the Derby Running Club in supporting the running community by funding quality equipment, certified courses, and insurance to continue our tradition of sponsor-free events designed “by runners for runners.”

• Board Member opportunities are available for members interested in guiding the DRC into the future!

Safety

Races are limited to registered participants only. No rollerblades, bicycles, skateboards or strollers are allowed. Noncompliance will result in disqualification. Friendly well-trained furry running partners are welcome. Course Marshalls will control traffic, but runners should use extreme caution. Slower participants are encouraged to begin toward the rear to avoid congestion and collision. All skill levels are welcome, walkers are encouraged to sign up for 10K or 10M as the course and timing will close at 3:00. In the event of injury, send word along with a passing runner who will relay the info to the next course marshall - first-aid vehicle will be contacted and directed to your location. Identify clothing color ("dude in the red hat") and approximate distance traveled for fastest response.

HOOP! FOR NOAH is a 3-on-3 fundraiser basketball tournament in memory of Noah Bruce Macias.

Noah was a young man who had a passion for serving others - and he took pleasure in serving the youth at Kinloch Price Boys Ranch in Valley Center, a residential home for boys in foster care and operated by Youth Horizons. Noah loved basketball and his family honors him through this annual 3-on-3 tournament.

When: April 10-11

Where: Calvary Baptist Church in Derby

April 10

7:00 PM: Bracket play begins.

April 11

8:00 AM: Bracket play resumes.

NEW this year! Choose from 2 brackets: Competitive or Just for Fun.

There is a 32-team limit. Each team has a three-game guarantee. There is a 15-minute running clock with a court rotation every 20 minutes. The games are played on half court and the highest score wins.

Each team consists of 3 - 5 players and each team has a registration fee of $80 (early bird $75 until Feb 28). The "Team Captain" must register first - then other team members will be allowed to register under the team name.

Registration deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026. *To receive a free tournament t-shirt, register by Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Participants will receive a player pack including a t-shirt, gift cards, and more. Proceeds from the tournament benefit Youth Horizons.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Join us at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ Festival for our Smokin' 5K race! The race will be on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30am. The course is a USATF certified course. It will start and finish in High Park, and will run through the city streets of Derby, Ks. There will be awards for the overall female and overall male, and 1st place age group awards, which are sponsored by Supplement Giant! Finisher medals will be given to everyone who crosses the finish line. Participants will also receive a race shirt! Must register by May 31 to guarantee a race shirt.

The Smokin’ 5K is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and get ready to smoke the competition.

NEW this year! The first 50 people who register will be entered into a raffle to win a fire pit!

Pre-Race:

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Derby Recreation Center (801 E. Market St. Derby, KS 67037) from 12:00pm-8:00pm at the guest services desk. Please make sure to pick up your packet prior to the race day.

Race Day:

The race is on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and begins at 7:30am.

The start location of the race will be on the North end of High Park between the upper and the lower parking lot section. Road closures will begin at 6:45am so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the park and get ready for the race.

We couldn't host this race without the support of our sponsors!

To view race map, click here

*Race registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Come join us for the 45th annual Derby Firecracker Race on the 4th of July! Pick between a certified 4 mile course or a fast certified 1 mile course. Enjoy a looped course that begins and ends in Derby's High Park. A cash reward to our fastest male and female runners in each race of $50.00 will be awarded as well as age group awards!

What's New?

• Shirts this year will be tri-blend shirts! Shirts will be guaranteed for the first 400 registrants. So be sure to sign up early!

• Finisher medals will be given to all runners! One finisher medal for those that run both races.

• If you or somebody you know would like to volunteer, let the race director know.

• The races are chip-timed by the experienced crew of Timer Guys!

• Results can be found at Timer Guys, https://timerguys.com/results/

• Race photos can be found on the Derby Running Club Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyRunningClub/

Kids age 1-12 pricing is $20.00 before May 26th, $25.00 until July 3rd, and $30.00 race day. A $5.00 Price increase for all other registrants will be on May 26th, again on June 15th, and lastly on race day.

4 Mile Race

The Four Mile Race will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. Veterans will be recognized before the start of the 4 Mile Race. This course starts at the North end of High Park and exits the South end before turning West on the Madison Ave sidewalk. The runner then turns North into the Derby High School campus to then cut across the high school parking lot to Rock Road. Continuing on the Rock Road sidewalk, turn back East on James St, pass the aid station at the 2.5 mile mark, and reenter the park at the North entrance roundabout. The final stretch will make a loop within the park to the finish line.

1 Mile Race

The One Mile Race will follow the Four Mile Race at approximately 8:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. The 1 mile starts and ends within High Park after making a loop around the ponds.

Aid Station Refreshments

An aid station with water will be at the 2.5-mile mark of the 4-mile race. Bottled water and pre-packaged snacks will be provided after the race at the finish line.

Join the Derby Run Club

Want to save an extra $5.00? Join the Derby Run Club for the low price of $25.00 for families and $20.00 for individuals. What all benefits do you get for joining?

• Save $5.00 on each Derby Run Club Race

• Receive an awesome Derby Run Club T-shirt

• 15% discount at Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop

• Assist the Derby Running Club in supporting the running community by funding quality equipment, certified courses, and insurance to continue our tradition of sponsor-free events designed “by runners for runners.”

• Board Member opportunities are available for members interested in guiding the DRC into the future!

Custom awards for the top three runners in the following age groups:

4 Mile 1 Mile

Men & Women Men & Women

10-under 1-5

11-14 6-10

15-19 11-14

20-24 15-19

25-29 20-24

30-34 25-29

35-39 30-34

40-44 35-39

45-49 40-44

50-54 45-49

55-59 50-54

60-64 55-59

65-69 60-64

70-74 65-69

75-79 70-74

80+ 75+

Heat Warning

High heat and humidity can be dangerous to runners. Therefore, make sure you drink plenty of fluids the morning of the race and at the aid stations. If you feel overheated or feel dizzy, seek aid.

Safety

Races are limited to registered participants only. No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, or dogs are allowed on the race course with the exception of a participant with a service animal. Noncompliance will result in disqualification. Course Marshall's will control traffic, but runners should use extreme caution along the course. Slower participants and strollers are encouraged to begin toward the rear to avoid congestion and collision.

Parking

During the hours of the race between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, please enter and exit High Park from the North entrance next to James Street. Parking will be available in the North parking lot as well as other parking lots within the park.