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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $70$80 after Oct 26, 2026 | 3,988 |
| Rock the Parkway Half Marathon & Running Shoe Package | Half Marathon | Apr 10, 20277:30 AM | $210$225 after Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:45 AM | $34$38 after Oct 26, 2026 | 2,200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Oct 26, 2026.
Online registration closes Apr 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Kansas City runs 2:05:52, about 9:36 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:37 and men in 1:56:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:37, and half the field in 2:05:38; the last tenth came in after 2:42:00.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:04 or better, the top quarter in 30:09, and half the field in 35:41; the last tenth came in after 55:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:46:59 | 1:30:13 |
| 20-29 | 1:24:40 | 1:12:55 |
| 30-39 | 1:26:22 | 1:10:55 |
| 40-49 | 1:37:07 | 1:22:44 |
| 50-59 | 1:47:25 | 1:31:48 |
| 60-69 | 1:54:19 | 1:43:14 |
| 70+ | 3:04:51 | 1:43:26 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 122 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 1,446 to 3,297 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:13:34 to 2:05:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,297 (+13%) | 2:05:38 | under 1:39:23 | 1:09:52 |
| 2025 | 2,924 (+2%) | 2:05:52 | under 1:39:37 | 1:08:27 |
| 2024 | 2,873 (+12%) | 2:07:56 | under 1:41:34 | 1:10:12 |
| 2023 | 2,559 (+13%) | 2:08:09 | under 1:40:26 | 1:10:22 |
| 2022 | 2,273 (+57%) | 2:07:10 | under 1:40:51 | 1:07:06 |
| 2021 | 1,446 | 2:13:34 | under 1:42:03 | 1:10:37 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Missouri half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:51:37, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 5 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.
Around April 10 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°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.
What the organizers of Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
The Rock the Parkway expo and packet pickup will be on Friday, April 10, from 11am to 7pm on the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. The expo will be on the second floor of the building at 6050 Sprint Parkway, with easy access off of Nall or…
Course
The tree-lined residential Rock the Parkway course features tree lined boulevards, urban parks, distinctive architecture and fountains and has been voted a favorite among area runners. The course is a fairly flat, undulating terrain with a…
Shirt and medal
Rock the Parkway is known for it's beautiful course along historic Ward Parkway, high quality half marathon and 5K finisher medals, live music along the course, tech shirts, and more! All participants will compete for age group and overall…
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Rock the Parkway is back and 2027 is bringing a whole new look! ⚡️
Get ready to ROCK THE PARKWAY in 2027! Kansas City’s biggest half marathon is getting a fresh new look while keeping everything you love about this iconic race.
Take on the Half Marathon or 5K as you race along the legendary Ward Parkway, with both courses starting and finishing in front of the world headquarters of our host, Burns & McDonnell.
The Half Marathon kicks things off first, followed by the 5K, giving each race its own moment to rock the Parkway.