The Best Races - Kansas City
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Oktoberfest Run - Kansas City
The Oktoberfest Run in Kansas City is a themed running event held at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard on September 26, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual participation choice.
Distances offered:
- 5K road run
- 10K road run
- Half marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual run option with training pack
- Family 1 mile fun run
The event is organized as a series of capped waves; wave spots are allocated on a first-come basis. Timing is optional: participants may track their time with a personal app and submit results to the organizer, or request coordinator assistance on site. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day.
Swag is shipped to the participant mailing address in the United States. Standard swag includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical moisture-wicking shirt is available as a paid upgrade. Virtual participants receive digital training materials and can submit results to receive a medal from the organizer.
The event includes fundraising options and charity initiatives; logging miles after the event contributes to charity donations. Local running club invitations and volunteer opportunities are available through the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
