The Best Races - Kansas City
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The Best Races Kansas City : Mill Creek Park events
A set of themed runs at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO scheduled for June 6, 2026. The events offer multiple distance options and a virtual entry option, and operate using capped start waves that are filled on a first come, first serve basis. If waves fill, a wait list and virtual option are available.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 mile half marathon
- Virtual run
- Family 1 mile fun run
Timing is optional; participants may self-record times with apps or request assistance from coordinators. No chip timing is used. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag for US registrants is shipped to the mailing address provided and typically arrives the week of the race. Typical swag items listed are a running t-shirt, an optional technical upgrade shirt, a finisher medal, and a finisher towel or giveaway. Participants also receive a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to local run clubs.
Organizers send a final event update with course maps the Wednesday before the race. Virtual entries can be completed any time and place and include a training pack and mailed medal. Fundraising is optional and the event series notes a charity initiative that donates one dollar per mile logged after the race to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
