Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:20 AM, in Kansas City (8600 Ward Parkway). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $31 to $48; the 5K goes from $38 to $42 after November 22.
Course and race notes
Join us for the Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run in 2025.
You can choose between a 5k, 10k, Downhill Mile Run, Mile Walk, and Kid's Tiny Turkey Trot. All Participants will receive:. Long Sleeve thermal shirt. 6” Pie- your finisher medal*. Free photos.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:20 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$31 to $48
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Nov 28, 2025
Race day in Kansas City
Weather
49° / 30°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe 3E, KS (10.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 4:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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
40 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Chick-fil-A quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Shagan's restaurant0.1 mi
- OMO Japanese Ramen & Sushi restaurant0.2 mi
- Five Guys quick bite0.2 mi
11 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, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
3 within 3 mi24 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Inn at Meadowbrook
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn Kansas City/Overland Park
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Chase Suite Hotel Overland Park
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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