Kansas City Marathon
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Garmin Kansas City Marathon : event overview
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. The course passes city landmarks including the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, and 18th & Vine. The event includes in-person and virtual race options.
Practical information
- Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
Location: 4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. The marathon is open to runners aged 16 and older; the half marathon is open to runners aged 14 and older. Registration fees are non-refundable. Each participant must be registered under their own name with accurate personal information; improper registration will void entry. The race director may cancel the event for weather, natural disaster, or other circumstances that pose a danger to participants. Some entry fees increase after November 9, 2025; virtual event registration closes October 16, 2026 at 7:00pm CDT. Title sponsor is Garmin; other presenting sponsors include BlueKC and T-Mobile. Additional race details and course maps are available from the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
