Garmin Kansas City Marathon
Kansas City Marathon delivers a demanding urban tour of Missouri hills, fountains, and neighborhoods, with the early climbs shaping the entire race.
Quick facts
- Scenic course with city views: Starts and ends at Crown Center, featuring neighborhoods like Westport and Country Club Plaza, and includes a climb to Liberty Memorial.
- Multiple race distances: Offers full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels.
- Supportive community: Enthusiastic volunteers and spectators create a festive race atmosphere.
- Course logistics: Hilly loop with a 6-hour limit for full marathon; aid stations every 1.5 to 2 miles with essentials.
About the Garmin Kansas City Marathon
Garmin Kansas City Marathon is the full-distance race in Kansas City’s largest annual running weekend. The course emphasizes the city’s neighborhoods and landmarks, but its repeated hills define the competitive challenge.
Course
The urban loop starts with meaningful climbing and continues through Kansas City neighborhoods, civic landmarks, and the Crown Center area. Roughly 1,200 feet of total rise and fall makes steady effort more useful than rigid mile splits.
Race-day weather
Garmin Kansas City Marathon race-day temperatures usually fall near 46-69°F (8-20°C) in October. Prepare for a slight chance of moderate rain and slightly windy conditions.
Past Garmin Kansas City Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Completed | Open results |
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Garmin Kansas City Marathon FAQ
When is the Garmin Kansas City Marathon?
The 2026 Garmin Kansas City Marathon is on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Is Garmin Kansas City Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Garmin Kansas City Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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