Garmin Olathe Marathon
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Event overview
The Garmin Olathe Marathon takes place on April 25, 2026 in Olathe, Kansas. The event is hosted at Garmin International headquarters and marks the 23rd anniversary of the race, which began in 2003. The event offers multiple distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Munchkin Run
The race is located at Garmin International, 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062.
Schedule and locations
The expo and packet-pickup is a two-day public event at the Ball Event Center, 21350 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS. Race day packet pickup is available at the Garmin World Headquarters. There is no race day registration. Registration for listed events closes April 24, 2026.
Race services, awards and rules
Aid stations are placed along the course about every 1.5 to 2.5 miles. Water and Gatorade are provided at each aid station; GU is available at 3 to 6 aid stations. Port-a-potties will be at or near each aid station. A gear check is located near the starting line; items are secured in plastic sacks and labeled with the runner bib. Unclaimed items may be donated.
Trophies are presented for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K overall (male and female 1st–3rd) and Masters (40+) 1st place. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in standard age brackets from 18 and under through 85 and over; age-group and Masters 1st are determined by chip time. Pace team members are listed in results but do not count toward awards. Overall and Masters winners are not eligible for age-group awards.
Races are limited to registered participants only. Baby strollers, rollerblades, bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards and dogs are not allowed on the course; non-compliance may result in disqualification. Olathe law enforcement, course monitors and volunteers will control traffic. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.