Kansas City Marathon
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Garmin Kansas City Marathon
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is an annual road race in Kansas City that routes runners through several neighborhoods and past notable city landmarks. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the start area listed at Frank A. Theis Park across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The event offers multiple race distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Course highlights include the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station, the Country Club Plaza, T-Mobile Center, Waldo, Westport and 18th & Vine. A finish line festival presented by T-Mobile follows the races; the festival provides free food, beer and massages for participants.
Participant benefits listed by the organizer include an official Garmin Kansas City Marathon branded participant shirt, a finisher’s medal and free downloadable race photos. A VIP option is available during registration and is described as including VIP parking, private restrooms and a private VIP space.
Event resources provided by the organizer include course maps, travel and parking information, packet pickup and health and fitness expo details, spectator central and runner tracking, results and awards, fundraising and volunteer opportunities, training resources and merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
