Garmin Kansas City Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $55
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $125$135 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $145$155 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $70$75 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:45 AM | $55$60 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $55 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Virtual MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $135 until Oct 16.
- Marathon: $155 until Oct 16.
- 10K: $75 until Oct 16.
- 5K: $60 until Oct 16.
Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $145, entry is about 45 percent above a typical marathon in Missouri, which costs $100 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Missouri runs 4:41:53, about 10:45 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:54:52 and men in 4:29:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results, Virtual Results
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 19, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Garmin Kansas City Marathon?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $145, entry is about 45 percent above a typical marathon in Missouri, which costs $100 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, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on sportkc.org; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Don't miss your chance to participate in Kansas City's largest and most exciting annual race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and past the most beautiful landmarks - including the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, 18th & Vine and more!
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon has been recognized by RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and community review site for runners, as the “Best Marathon in Missouri.” Finally, it was rated one of the top 20 Marathons on BibRave.com thus qualifying for “The BibRave 100: a Definitive List of the Best Races in America.”