Hometown Half Marathon - Kansas City
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Hometown Half Marathon - Kansas City
The Hometown Half Marathon - Kansas City is a running event held in Parkville, Missouri. This event features several distances to accommodate a variety of participants, ranging from children's activities to a half marathon. The primary competitive distances are chip-timed and include live results and awards for participants.
Available distances for the event include:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10k (6.2 miles)
- 5k (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile
- Kid's Dash (50 yards)
The Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k races provide chip-timing and awards. For the Half Marathon, pacers are available to assist runners during the race. The 1 Mile and Kid's Dash are untimed events. The Kid's Dash is open to children aged 10 and under, with a free participation option available for those who do not require event souvenirs.
Registered participants receive a designer shirt, a custom bib, and a finisher medal. To ensure shirt availability, registration must be completed by the deadline of two Thursdays before the event. The event organizers provide free photos to participants and offer treats at the finish line. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows for running at any location and receiving the event shirt and medal by mail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.