16th Annual Bill Cross 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Timed Ages 18+ | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Timed- Ages 6-17 | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Untimed Ages 18+ | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Untimed Ages 6-17 | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Trot Under 6 | Kids | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Timed Ages 18+ and 5K Untimed Ages 18+: $35 until Oct 12.
- 5K Timed- Ages 6-17 and 5K Untimed Ages 6-17: $25 until Oct 12.
- Kids Trot Under 6: Free until Oct 12.
Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Missouri ($34.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas City runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 32:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 5K Timed Ages 18+ starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,020 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8640 N. Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for 16th Annual Bill Cross 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 16th Annual Bill Cross 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:30 or better, the top quarter in 25:35, and half the field in 31:08; the last tenth came in after 52:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:28 | 23:00 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 24:41 |
| 30-39 | 25:35 | 22:23 |
| 40-49 | 32:11 | 22:30 |
| 50-59 | 29:27 | 30:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 32 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
16th Annual Bill Cross 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 68 to 90 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:07 to 31:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 (+32%) | 31:08 | under 22:30 | 18:45 |
| 2024 | 68 | 34:07 | under 23:24 | 16:19 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:35, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 8640 N. Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,020 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 16th Annual Bill Cross 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Missouri ($34.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 90 runners finished the 5K Timed- Ages 6-17; the median finish was 31:08 and the winner ran 18:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:35, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 8640 N. Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153.
From the organizers
Feed Northland Kids is once again partnering with the family of Bill Cross to raise money for our food security programs. Did you know that over 12,000 children in Clay and Platte County are food insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to affordable and nutritious food? You can help! The Bill Cross 5k will be held in Zona Rosa on Sunday October 11, 2026 at 8:00AM. The run is in memory of Bill Cross, former Mayor of Gladstone and devoted teacher, coach, administrator, mentor and role model for more than 35,000 area students. All funds raised from this event will support Feed Northland Kids programs including our Food Pantries and Community Food Kits.