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KC Marathon
KC Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Kansas City, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 17, 2027. About 8,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 17, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Field size
- ~8,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 17, 2027
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 8,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kansascitymarathon.org
About the KC Marathon
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is the city's signature October road race, touring KC landmarks across full, half, 10K and 5K distances on a hilly course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Kansas City's largest race; second-largest marathon in Missouri; Boston qualifier; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Regional marathon [next_date estimated]
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Guides from the RaceRove blog
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KC Marathon: common questions
- When is the KC Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 17, 2027.
- Where is the KC Marathon held?
- In Kansas City, Missouri.
- What distances does the KC Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the KC Marathon?
- About 8,000 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 KC Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Plan this race in RaceRove
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