Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Kansas City 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Dec 1, 2026
- 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 | 10K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $31$35 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $31$35 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $54$60 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $35 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $31 until Dec 1, then $35 until Jan 11, then $39 until Feb 15, then $43 until Mar 5, then $47 until Mar 6.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Mar 6.
- Half Marathon: $54 until Nov 9, then $60 until Jan 11, then $66 until Feb 15, then $72 until Mar 4, then $78 until Mar 6.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $54, entry is about 17 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 6:45 AM, and the 10K 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
TBD, 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.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Kansas City. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Kansas City?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:29 or better, the top quarter in 32:03, and half the field in 38:15; the last tenth came in after 55:38.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:41 or better, the top quarter in 55:17, and half the field in 1:05:04; the last tenth came in after 1:21:29.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:13, and half the field in 2:00:02; the last tenth came in after 2:40:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 42:32 | 24:29 |
| 20-29 | 31:02 | 23:12 |
| 30-39 | 30:36 | 28:55 |
| 40-49 | 28:42 | 31:00 |
| 50-59 | 35:16 | 34:15 |
| 60-69 | 37:40 | 35:30 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 47 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Kansas City 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 110 to 202 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:41 to 38:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 202 (-27%) | 38:15 | under 28:29 | 21:12 |
| 2025 | 275 (+70%) | 36:04 | under 26:25 | 18:27 |
| 2024 | 162 (+47%) | 38:26 | under 25:37 | 18:58 |
| 2023 | 110 | 37:41 | under 25:37 | 20:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:03, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:17, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:49:13, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 7 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 March 6 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 76 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
- TBD, Kansas City, MO 64106Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Kansas City?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $54, entry is about 17 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 202 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:15 and the winner ran 21:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:03, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Kansas City, MO 64106.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!