Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k
Updated
Saturday, April 10, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Kansas City (9400 Ward Parkway). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $229; the Half marathon goes from $85 to $95 after November 23.
Course and race notes
Rock the Parkway is back and 2027 is bringing a whole new look!
Get ready to ROCK THE PARKWAY in 2027! Kansas City’s biggest half marathon is getting a fresh new look while keeping everything you love about this iconic race.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 10
2027 · in 154 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$45 to $229
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Mon Nov 23 (in 16 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Apr 11 (in 155 days)
Opened Sep 30, 2026
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
63° / 42°F
Typical high and low for April 10, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (10 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:50 AM – 7:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 40 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
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Burger State restaurant0.5 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 9
Where to stay
3 within 3 mi18 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Inn at Meadowbrook
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Chase Suite Hotel Overland Park
About 12 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.