Armourdale 5K Run and Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $40
- 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 Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
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 7:14 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1799 American Royal Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106
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 resultsAggregated from official results for Armourdale 5K Run and Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Armourdale 5K Run and Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:59 or better, the top quarter in 36:20, and half the field in 46:15; the last tenth came in after 59:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 38:53 | 37:51 |
| 30-39 | 42:53 | n/a |
| 40-49 | n/a | 33:26 |
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 1799 American Royal Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Armourdale 5K Run and Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 46 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 46:15 and the winner ran 18:41.
- Where does it start?
- 1799 American Royal Drive, Kansas City, MO 64106.
From the organizers
October 3rd, 2026 | 8am
The Armourdale Renewal Association (ARA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Armourdale neighborhood in Kansas City. Through youth programs, community development, and local initiatives, ARA works to create a more connected, supported, and vibrant community for residents and families.
The Armourdale Community Run and Walk is your chance to be part of that impact while showing up for a race that is anything but ordinary. Runners, walkers, families, and local businesses come together for a high-energy morning that supports the community and creates an unforgettable experience.