Garmin Kansas City Marathon
Updated
Saturday, October 30, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Kansas City (Kansas City, MO). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $40 to $100; the Marathon goes from $100 to $115 after January 1.
Course and race notes
Experience the welcoming spirit of the Heart of America at Kansas City's largest and most prestigious annual race.
Come see firsthand what makes Kansas City a jewel of the Midwest.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 30
2027 · in 357 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$40 to $100
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Oct 28 (in 355 days)
Opened Oct 21, 2026
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
62° / 43°F
Typical high and low for October 30, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Kansas City Downtown Airport, MO (6.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:42 AM – 6:21 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 42 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Oct 29
Where to stay
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Getting there
- MCIKansas City International Airport20 miFlights arriving Oct 29 into MCI ↗
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