The Best Races - Kansas City
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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY
The event takes place at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri on September 26, 2026. It is presented as a community road event that includes in-person and virtual participation options and a separate family mile.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon 13.1
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Waves are used for the in-person start and each wave has a capped number of participants; waves are filled on a first come, first serve basis and a wait list or the virtual option is available if waves sell out. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may track time with apps and submit results for posting or ask coordinators to help record times. Coordinators remain on site for a limited time after the first wave.
Packets are mailed to the US address provided at registration; race bibs are provided on race day and shirts are shipped the week of the race. Standard swag includes a running T shirt, a finisher item such as a towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. Technical shirt upgrades are available for an additional five dollars. Fundraising is optional and one dollar per mile logged after the race will be donated to partnered charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
