Kansas City Marathon

OCT

17

2026

Run through the heart of Kansas City on a course that tours iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods. This annual event offers four distances, from a 5K to the full marathon. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and access to a finish line festival with food and drinks.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Kansas City, Missouri

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Garmin Kansas City Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The start is at Frank A. Theis Park, located across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. It is described as Kansas City's largest annual race.

Distances

The event offers four race distances:

Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K

Course

The course is a tour through various Kansas City neighborhoods and past landmarks. Mentioned 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 the 18th & Vine district.

Participant Information

Registered participants receive an official branded shirt and a finisher's medal. Free downloadable race photos are offered. A finish line festival provides free food, beer, and massages. An optional VIP experience includes benefits like VIP parking and private restrooms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km