Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
Thursday 11/12: Time: 12-3pm. Location: TBD. Friday 11/13: Time: 3-6pm. Location: TBD. Packets will also be available for pickup one hour before the start of the race.
Yeti Endurance Weekend 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, November 14 to 15, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $37 · goes up to $44 on Oct 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 478 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 460.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | ||||
| 10K | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $41$44 after Oct 19, 2026 | 235 |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $37$40 after Oct 19, 2026 | 460 |
| Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | ||||
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 15, 20267:30 AM | $69$74 after Oct 19, 2026 | 499 |
| Marathon | Marathon | Nov 15, 20267:30 AM | $82$86 after Oct 19, 2026 | 140 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $44 on Oct 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $41 until Oct 19, then $44 until Nov 13, then $50 until Nov 14.
- 5K: $37 until Oct 19, then $40 until Nov 13, then $42 until Nov 14.
- Half Marathon: $69 until Oct 19, then $74 until Nov 13, then $79 until Nov 15.
- Marathon: $82 until Oct 19, then $86 until Nov 11, then $90 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $82, entry is about 18 percent below 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 6:58 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64134
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5K
478
finishers
35:14
median (11:20 /mi)
18:45
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Half Marathon Alternative Medal
473
finishers
2:12:35
median (10:07 /mi)
1:16:51
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
10K
234
finishers
1:06:42
median (10:44 /mi)
37:23
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (KC Running Company) for Yeti Endurance Weekend. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Yeti Endurance Weekend?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:45 or better, the top quarter in 29:29, and half the field in 35:14; the last tenth came in after 53:17.
At the 2025 Half Marathon Alternative Medal, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:07, and half the field in 2:12:35; the last tenth came in after 2:57:48.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:18 or better, the top quarter in 56:35, and half the field in 1:06:42; the last tenth came in after 1:24:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:33 | 19:48 |
| 20-29 | 27:53 | 24:41 |
| 30-39 | 26:26 | 20:17 |
| 40-49 | 22:10 | 22:57 |
| 50-59 | 27:57 | 28:14 |
| 60-69 | 31:15 | 30:02 |
| 70+ | 45:16 | 33:47 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 32 percent since 2023.
983
2023
762
2024
1,296
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Yeti Endurance Weekend 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 303 to 478 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:05 to 35:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 478 (+78%) | 35:14 | under 25:45 | 18:45 |
| 2024 | 269 (-11%) | 34:38 | under 24:20 | 18:41 |
| 2023 | 303 | 36:05 | under 24:22 | 17:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:29, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:54:07, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:35, 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 November 14 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 70°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Yeti Endurance Weekend cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Event Shirts, Hoodies & Medals
All participants in the half marathon and full marathon receive a fleece hoodie, participants in the 5k and 10k can add a long sleeve shirt or hoodie to their registration for an additional amount. All finishers will receive finisher…
Race details
- Where
- 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64134Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 970 feet
- Included with entry
- Hooded sweatshirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Yeti Endurance Weekend?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, November 14 to 15, 2026: 10K, 5K on Saturday; Half Marathon, Marathon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $37 before processing fees, and rises to $44 on Oct 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $82, entry is about 18 percent below a typical marathon in Missouri, which costs $100 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 478 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:14 and the winner ran 18:45.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 478 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 460, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:29, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64134.
From the organizers
Don't miss out on this new weekend long series of endurance events! The Yeti Endurance Weekend features a 5K and 10K on Saturday and a half marathon and marathon on Sunday, all at Longview Lake! Run one event on either Saturday or Sunday or run on both days! Participants in each event will receive finishers medals and will compete for age group and overall prizes. Registrants in the Half Marathon and Marathon will receive a hooded sweatshirt, 5k and 10k participants can add a long sleeve shirt for an additional fee!