Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 2, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Olathe, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $35 on Sep 29, 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 | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $31$35 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $31$35 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $60$66 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Jan 2, 20279:00 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 Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $31 until Sep 29, then $35 until Nov 9, then $39 until Dec 14, then $43 until Jan 1, then $48 until Jan 2.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Jan 2.
- Half Marathon: $60 until Nov 9, then $66 until Dec 14, then $72 until Dec 31, then $78 until Jan 2.
- Kid's Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Jan 2.
Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Missouri runs 2:08:16, about 9:47 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:16 and men in 1:58:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Heritage Park, Olathe, MO 66062
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
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:32 or better, the top quarter in 28:51, and half the field in 34:49; the last tenth came in after 55:15.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:03 or better, the top quarter in 1:45:19, and half the field in 2:05:51; the last tenth came in after 2:58:24.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:50 or better, the top quarter in 55:17, and half the field in 1:03:35; the last tenth came in after 1:23:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:04 | 27:05 |
| 20-29 | 33:44 | 30:24 |
| 30-39 | 28:23 | 33:51 |
| 40-49 | 25:53 | 27:07 |
| 50-59 | 28:26 | 28:16 |
| 60-69 | 35:02 | n/a |
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 8 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 123 to 122 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:45 to 34:49.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 (-21%) | 34:49 | under 25:32 | 20:18 |
| 2025 | 154 (+1%) | 32:46 | under 24:22 | 20:59 |
| 2023 | 153 (+24%) | 34:44 | under 26:32 | 18:35 |
| 2022 | 123 | 33:45 | under 25:16 | 17:39 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:51, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:45:19, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 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.
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 January 2 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 42°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 12°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Heritage Park, Olathe, MO 66062Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 2, 2027), 2026 (Jan 3, 2026), 2025 (Jan 4, 2025), 2023 (Jan 1, 2023), 2022 (Dec 31, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City?
- Saturday, January 2, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Missouri ($65).
- 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, 122 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:49 and the winner ran 20:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:51, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Heritage Park, Olathe, MO 66062.
From the organizers
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