The Best Races - Kansas City
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K / 10K / 13.1 KANSAS CITY
The event takes place on December 26, 2026 at Gillham Park in Kansas City, Missouri. It offers in-person and virtual participation and includes a family one mile option.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 half marathon
- Family 1-mile
- Virtual run option
This is organized as a smaller, capped group run with multiple timed waves that are filled on a first come basis. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track runs with personal apps and submit results for online posting. Race bibs are provided on race day and organizers ship swag directly to US mailing addresses so packet pickup is not required.
Included items noted by the organizer are a running T-shirt shipped to the registrant address, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join local running clubs. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.
The organizer lists registration fees for the period shown: 5K $41.48, 10K $46.92, half-marathon $50.17, virtual run $41.48, and family 1-mile $39.31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
