Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Updated
Sunday, November 22, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Overland Park (9401 Indian Creek Parkway). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $59 to $129; the Marathon goes from $129 to $139 after November 16.
Course and race notes
The Gobbler Grind Marathon, one of Kansas’ oldest marathon.
An enduring tradition in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas for nearly three decades that connects Kansas and Missouri running communities together.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, November 22
2026 · in 15 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
9401 Indian Creek Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66210
Area: Johnson County & Kansas Side, Kansas City
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$59 to $129
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Mon Nov 16 (in 9 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Dec 15, 2025
Race day in Overland Park
Weather
51° / 32°F
Typical high and low for November 22, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 5:01 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 22 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
57 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Rosati's Pizzeria restaurant0.3 mi
- Chipotle quick bite0.3 mi
- Subway quick bite0.6 mi
- Q39 South restaurant0.6 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Nov 21
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)26 within 3 mi44 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City - Overland Park
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Overland Park
About 25 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Sonesta Essential Hotels
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Extended Stay America - Kansas City - Overland Park - Metcalf Ave
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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Hotel · Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel 5 of 5: Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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Getting there
- MCIKansas City International Airport26 miFlights arriving Nov 21 into MCI ↗
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