Run Community for Everyone

TEAM 816 is made up of 816 run club, run academy and personal coaching. It's for all runners, new and experienced, no matter pace or distance.
We are here for you!

816 Run Club

Weekly Saturday morning group runs. 7:30am start - EVERYONE is welcome: all paces, all distances.

816 RUN ACADEMY

Want to learn more about training, racing and how to take the next step as a runner? Check out 816 RUN ACADEMY offerings to see what's coming up next.

Personal Coaching

Ready to take your running to the next level? Personal custom coaching for race distances from 1 mile to 200+. All terrains and experience levels.

Coach Randy

816 Run Collective is led by Coach Randy, a runner and coach whose greatest joy is helping athletes of all walks of life change their lives through running!

Partners and Sponsors

816 Run Club

816 Run Club is a community-based run club that's been around for over 5 years! We strive to be a welcoming entry point for new runners as well as a place where the most seasoned runner can get their big long runs in.Currently meeting at: Rochester Brewing and Roasting (Crossroads location) - 2129 Washington St., KCMO 64108.Membership Levels:
- Supporter = $35 per year
- TEAM 816 = $95 per year (includes access to group speed sessions 2x per week and additional perks).

Club Details

  • Weekly long routes (or choose your distance)

  • 5k Club (don't want to go long - this is the option for you)

  • Every turn marked with a sign (no maps to follow and no getting lost)

  • Water coolers every 2 miles

  • Try us out with no signup required (just jump in)

  • All paces, all distances, EVERYONE is welcome!

Why is there a membership fee for 816 Run Club?We have some real costs associated with the runs due to route set-up, signs, coolers, cups, etc. Our goal is to keep this membership fee as minimal as possible while also supporting what we do to keep the routes going.We don't want that fee to get in the way of jumping in, so if you can't make that happen right now or you aren't ready to fully commit to 816, join us anyway!

816 RUN ACADEMY

What is 816 Run Academy?

  • Group session led by Coach Randy that includes education and a training plan towards one of KC's premier races (or another race of your choice around the same time)

  • You are provided with a static training plan (suited to your goals and current ability - lots of options to choose from and Coach Randy helps)

  • Instructional meetings to help guide how to modify your plan based on your schedule and needs

  • Instruction on how to perform workouts and various types of training runs

  • A priority of this session is to help you start to coach yourself!

  • Includes membership to TEAM 816!

SPRING SESSION

12 Week Rock the Parkway Half 2025

  • Cost: $150 for full session (12 weeks)

  • Plans start TBD (Mid January)**

  • 6+ zoom meetings (spread over the 12 weeks)

  • Team issued T-shirt

  • Access to group workouts, including track sessions

  • Training, race nutrition, hydration, gear, race strategy, and pacing.

  • Race Day Support

  • Be a part of a team!

Spring 2026 signups will open end of 2025

FALL SESSION

16 Week KC Marathon Full, Half, 10k or 5k 2025
Or any other fall race around similar time.

  • Cost: $150 for full session (16 weeks)

  • Plans start JUNE 30th

  • 6+ zoom meetings (spread over the 16 weeks)

  • TEAM issued T-shirt

  • Access to group workouts including track sessions

  • Training, race nutrition, hydration, gear, race strategy and pacing.

  • Race Day Support

  • Be a part of a team!

SIGNUPS ARE OPEN FOR 816 RUN ACADEMY.
SEE CUSTOM COACHING FOR CURRENT COACHING OFFERINGS

Custom COACHING

CUSTOM COACHING WITH COACH RANDY

Options and pricing:1. Block - 12 week block $270 or 16 week block $345
Block starts #weeks before your goal race2. Premium Monthly Coaching - $125 per month
No contract - as many months as you would like

All Plans Include:

  • Startup assessment (where are you currently/dig into past training as well as potential time trials).

  • Weekly training plan (customized and updated based on your specific needs) and communicated through the Training Peaks app.

  • Weekly review and check-ins with Coach Randy.

  • Communication via text as needed.

  • TEAM 816 membership including access to group speed sessions and long runs if you are in KC.

Premium Monthly Coaching also includes:

  • Full / unlimited communication (text, email, calls, meetings).

  • Race planning and selection.

  • Long term goal planning.

  • Additional support such as strength and cross training recommendations.

TYPES OF COACHING

Trail / Ultra

Sub Ultra Trail Races to 200+ Mile XL Ultras

  • Long range training plan geared towards future goal races.

  • Race nutrition/hydration assistance

  • Gear selection/planning

  • Training specificity (terrain, temp, vertical gain, etc.)

  • Plans are primarily based on finishing your goal race as strong as you possibly can.

Track / Road

1 Mile on the Track to Full Marathon

  • Speed/ability assessment

  • Workout/long run education and progression.

  • Plans are primarily based on speed development and working to be the fastest you can be in your goal race(s).

Adventures

Do you have a big adventure you dream about?

  • Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon?

  • The CAMINO in Spain?

  • AT, PCT, Arizona or Colorado Trail?

  • Another adventure you have in mind?

coach randy

Who is COACH RANDY

  • Road and Ultra runner since 2016

  • Wrestler in high school and college.

  • Coaching Experience: 8+ years wrestling, 5 years running.

  • UESCA Ultra Running Coach Certification

Personal Bests and Accomplishments

  • Mile - 4:57 (at 39 years old)

  • 5k - 16:46

  • Half Marathon - 1:16:35

  • Marathon - 2:40:09 (Chicago 2019)

  • 50k - 3:35 (very hot, gravel course)

  • 50 mile - 6:01:55 (Dam Yeti 23' - top 20 in US in 23')

  • 100 mile 14:29 (Tunnel Hill 22' - top 20 in US in 22')