The 5K Cross Country Course is on a hard packed dirt surface through the forest with lake views.  More information is available here.  Parking for the fun run is available at the McAlpine Creek District Park, located at

Take Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard)
Turn Right on Village Lake Drive
Follow Village Lake Drive to Monroe Road
Turn Left onto Monroe Road
Follow Monroe Road to McAlpine Creek District Park on Left
Access to McAlpine Creek Greenway is available through two trails at either end of the main soccer field