Rock The Parkway Half Marathon
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Rock The Parkway Half Marathon & 5K
Rock The Parkway is a road race in Kansas City that includes a half marathon and a 5K along historic Ward Parkway. The event is hosted by Burns & McDonnell and has been voted by area runners as the best race course in Kansas City.
Race amenities listed by the organizer include rock themed finisher medals, event shirts, free race photos, live music along the course, a convenient bag drop at Burns & McDonnell World Headquarters, and a wave start for the half marathon. The event is presented as part of an organized, safety-focused production with updates provided to participants through official channels.
Distances offered
- Half marathon
- 5K
The event also supports Children's Mercy through fundraising and a Team Children's Mercy program; donor support is described as funding research, care, and services for children. Rock The Parkway is included in the Heartland 39.3 Series, a three-race challenge that records combined series time and awards exclusive series swag for completing the full challenge. The Heartland Series schedule for 2027 lists the Rock The Parkway half marathon plus two other half marathons in April and May. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
