The Best Races - Kansas City
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The Best Races - Kansas City
The Best Races event in Kansas City takes place on April 4, 2026 at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual run option with a digital training pack. Waves are capped and filled on a first-come, first-served basis; a wait list and virtual entry are available when waves sell out.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon 13.1
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Timing is optional; participants may track their time with a phone app or request coordinator assistance. The event does not use timing chips. Coordinators remain on site after the first wave to assist late arrivals. The organizers ship participant shirts and other swag to U.S. mailing addresses so there is no packet pickup at the venue; race bibs are provided on race day. Typical items in the swag bag include a running T-shirt, finisher medal, finisher towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt is available as a paid upgrade.
Results are posted online and certificates of completion are available. Final race updates and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the event. The event includes optional fundraising and charity initiatives tied to post-race miles logged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
