Kansas City Marathon
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Event
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. The listed venue address is 4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. The event names Garmin as title sponsor. The Health & Fitness Expo presenting sponsor is Blue KC and the Finish Line Festival presenting sponsor is T‑Mobile.
Race details
The event program includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
Entry fees shown are $100 for the marathon, $80 for the half marathon, $55 for the 10K, $40 for the 5K, $65 for the virtual marathon, $60 for the virtual half marathon, $55 for the virtual 10K, and $50 for the virtual 5K. Prices increase after January 4, 2026. Registration for the virtual events ends October 16, 2026 at 7:00pm CDT. The marathon is open to ages 16 and older; the half marathon is open to ages 14 and older.
The course is described as passing local landmarks and neighborhoods, including the World War I Museum & Memorial, Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, and 18th & Vine. Registration fees are non-refundable. Each participant must be registered under their own name with accurate personal information. The race director reserves the right to cancel the event for weather, natural disaster, or other hazards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
