Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Registration | 10K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family Fun Run 1 Mile | Kids | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)Virtual | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Registration: $42 until Dec 12.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until Dec 12.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until Dec 12.
- 5K Registration: $37 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:27 AM, and the 10K Registration starts at 7:30 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
Gillham Park (Course Map will be emailed), Kansas City, MO 64110
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 57°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
- Gillham Park (Course Map will be emailed), Kansas City, MO 64110Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Shirt Packet; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 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, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Gillham Park (Course Map will be emailed), Kansas City, MO 64110.
From the organizers
🌅Run at Sunrise with pretty scenic views!
Start your day and your journey with a breathtaking sunrise and fellow runners chasing greatness.
Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event.
Overview:
Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist.
This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave so it never feels crowded and you're never just a bib number.