Trails End 52: Cruising the High Seas

a weekend of fun and foul play

Run Pass Tier Levels

Pick the Tier Level that suits yer weekend. Options for early crew check-in, single-day passage, associate rank, and group discounts for all yer scallywags!

THE SLOOP

$150

Early Bird Pricing - ending on 12/31/2026

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THE PINK

$150

Only available to associates of the KC Pioneers

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THE BRIGANTINE

$175

Regular registration from 1/1/2027 - 3/26/2027

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THE DINGHY

$80

Day pass or volunteer - SATURDAY ONLY

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Group Ticket Purchases

For group ticket purchases, please email treasurer@kcpioneers.org

Pledge Yer Plunder

promotions@kcpioneers.com

Where we drop anchor

TE52 Host Locations

Host hotel

Front view of Hotel Westport building with white and blue exterior, vertical rows of windows, lit wall sconces, and empty parking spaces in front at dusk.

Hotel Westport KC

We are excited to partner with Hotel Westport for Trails End 52. Many of the weekend events will take place at or near the hotel.

special rate & block reservations

Book your room by December 31, 2026 and be entered to win a Welcome Gift valued at $100!

Host bar

Missie B's

Kansas City's Oldest LGBTQ+ Bar

A hub of shared history and local leather culture, Missie B’s has been the heartbeat of LGBTQ+ nightlife in Kansas City and the official home bar of the Kansas City Pioneers for decades.

This year, Missie B’s continues the tradition as the host bar for Trails End 52: Cruising the High Seas.

Missie B's Website

leather shop

Passions KC

Partnership, Quality Gear, and Community Support

Passions KC returns as a proud partner and event sponsor for the Kansas City Pioneers' Trails End 52. Welcoming atmosphere, expert staff, and an expansive selection of high-quality gear, leatherwork, and novelties.

Passions KC opens its doors to host special events, offering attendees a dedicated space to gear up, connect, and celebrate.

Passions KC Website

Chart Your Course

Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 2nd

3pM

Registration opens

4pM

Kansas City Pioneers Welcome Cocktail Party

5pM

Cocktail Party 1

6pM

Cocktail Party 2

7PM - 8:30pM

Parade of Colors & Formal Dinner

8:30pM

Cocktail Party 3

9:30pM

Transportation to bars & hotel Dungeon open

12:30AM

Hospitality opens

2AM

Hospitality & Dungeon close

Saturday, April 3rd

9aM

Coffee & Continental Breakfast Bar

10aM

Cocktail Party 4

11aM - 1pM

Brunch at Westport Bowery

1pM

Cocktail Party 6

2pM - 4pM

Buses transport to Passions & Missie’s

4pM - 6pM

Games at Missie’s

6pM - 7pM

Dinner

7pM - 8pM

Run Show

8pM - 9pM

Transportation back to hotel

9:30pM

Dungeon open

8pM - 9pM

Transportation back to hotel

9pM - 2aM

Bus Transportation to bars

12:30aM

Hospitality Opens

2aM

Hospitality & Dungeon close

Sunday, April 4th

9aM

Coffee

4pM

Cocktail Party 7

5pM

Awards & Closing Remarks

the stem of the KC Pioneers' flagship vessel

a biker jacket draped over a barrel of rum on the deck of a pirate ship

Cocktail Party Reservation

For clubs interested in reserving a cocktail party time, please fill out the form.

Run Book Ads

Advertise with us!

Deadline for submission is March 1st 2027. All printing will be done in full color. Please send all graphics or questions or promotions@kcpioneers.org.

Half Page - 5x4”

$125

A full-color half-page in the advertisements section of the run book

Purchase

Full Page - 5x8"

$175

A full-color full page in the advertisements section of the run book

Purchase

Inside Front Page - 5x8"

$250

The full-color full page on the inside of the front cover

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Back Page - 5x8"

$300

The full-color full page on the back cover

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Center Spread - 10.5x8”

$450

Two full-color full pages in the center spread. LIMITED TO ONE

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A treasure trove of memories

Trails Ends Before

TE50: Gold Rush

Cast yer good eye upon the treasures of the past! Click the link below to plunder the full gallery from Trails End 50: Gold Rush and relive the historic 50th Anniversary voyage of the KC Pioneers.

Pillage the Gold Rush

TE48: Press Start To Play

Ready yer quarters and set yer sights on the high-score haul! Click the link below to scan the archives from Trails End 48: Press Start to Play and see how the crew conquered the digital frontier.

Plunder the Videogame Archives

Run Pass Tier Levels

THE SLOOP

THE PINK

THE BRIGANTINE

THE DINGHY

Group Ticket Purchases

Pledge Yer Plunder

TE52 Host Locations

Hotel Westport KC

Missie B's

Passions KC

Weekend Schedule

Cocktail Party Reservation

Run Book Ads

Half Page - 5x4”

Full Page - 5x8"

Inside Front Page - 5x8"

Back Page - 5x8"

Center Spread - 10.5x8”

Interested in Sponsoring TE52?

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Trails Ends Before

TE50: Gold Rush

TE48: Press Start To Play

Hail the Crew

Need Help Setting Sail?

Message in a Bottle

Quartermaster's Supply