The Best Races - Kansas City
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Event overview
The New Year New Me Run is scheduled for January 3, 2026 in Kansas City at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard. The organizer offers in-person and virtual participation options. The event uses capped start waves; a wait list and a virtual option are available if waves fill. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track time with personal apps and submit results for posting. Swag is shipped to registrants in the United States; race bibs are provided on race day. Typical items listed for registrants include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. An optional technical running shirt is available for an additional fee. Registration fees listed for the in-person distances range from about $41 to $50, with separate pricing for the virtual run and the family mile. Fundraising is optional; the organizer states a donation of $1 per mile logged after the race to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.