The Best Races - Kansas City
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Run for Mental Health - Kansas City (September 12, 2026)
This event is a series of timed and untimed runs held at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. It is presented as an event to raise awareness for mental health and to support related charity initiatives; fundraising is optional.
Distance options listed for the event include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑Marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized in limited-capacity waves that are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; a wait list and a virtual option are available when waves sell out. Timing is optional: there are no timing chips, and participants may use their own tracking apps or request assistance from on-course coordinators. Coordinators remain on site for a limited period after the first wave.
Registration includes a swag package shipped to the participant address within the United States. Swag typically includes a running T-shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. An optional technical running shirt upgrade is available for an additional fee. Race bibs are provided on race day. Race updates and course maps are distributed to participants in advance of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
