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Tim from Kansas City on 2/8/2011 7:53:34 PM:
I am planning on running the trail this summer. I am looking to take it relatively slow (20-30 miles per day.) Has anyone done this before? I know this is a bicycling website but could not find any other resources about running the trail.
I am also looking to spend as little money as possible. My brother is going to ride a bike next to me and carry supplies. We are going to try to camp out as often as possible. I was wondering if the campgrounds have showers available. Thanks for the advice.
 
Skyguy9999 on 2/8/2011 8:47:35 PM:
FWIW, someone mentioned doing just that in the near future.

http://www.bikekatytrail.com/talk.aspx?thid=3656¬efmt=1&sortby=0&pg=2
 
MidSouth from Rogersville, MO on 2/9/2011 11:52:22 AM:
You can click on 'Plan a Ride' above and then select 'Campgrounds'. That will give you a list of all the camping areas along the trail. You can select them one by one and read what other have had to say about them. I believe most of the campgrounds have shower facilities other than the conservation areas and city parks.
 
Anonymous on 2/9/2011 12:11:05 PM:
A couple of guys ran across Missouri in 2009. Their pathway included the Katy. They pushed a large-wheel stroller for their supplies.
 
TopShelf on 2/10/2011 4:30:12 PM:
You're only planning to run 20-30 miles a day? That's barely a marathon every day for 10 consecutive days. You are certainly taking a leisurely pace.
 
zgeezer on 3/6/2011 1:51:41 AM:
For the most part the trail surface will be fine for running. There are some sections east of Jeff City (as of last fall) that were a bit rough so be careful there). Doing 20 - 30 miles a day will require some good planning to make sure you end up somewhere that you can camp - technically the "park" closes at sundown but my experience is that is not strictly enforced.
 
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