Kansas · Half Marathon
Kansas Half Marathon
Kansas Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Lawrence, Kansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- kansashalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:10 AM CST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 500 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; 120 ft gain, 120 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 31°F at the start, 93% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026)
About the Kansas Half Marathon
An autumn half marathon and 5K through Lawrence past iconic landmarks and the University of Kansas area, benefiting access to affordable health care for the underserved. Consistently among the best-attended half marathons in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; one of the most popular half marathons in Kansas (~1,200 finishers); 18th annual in 2026; supports affordable health care access
- Notes
- Popular half marathon
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Kansas Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Kansas Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where is the Kansas Half Marathon held?
- In Lawrence, Kansas.
- What distances does the Kansas Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Kansas Half Marathon?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kansas Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Kansas Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $85 (from kansashalfmarathon.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Kansas Half Marathon start?
- 7:10 AM CST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Kansas Half Marathon?
- about 31°F at the start, 93% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026).
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