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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
4701 Oak Street, Kansas City MO
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
50–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
65–85°F
rain
2024
43–66°F
dry
2023
42–67°F
dry
2022
37–48°F
dry
2021
45–70°F
dry
2020
52–70°F
dry
2019
43–66°F
dry
2018
43–63°F
dry
2017
51–69°F
dry
2016
72–85°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Don't miss your chance to participate in Kansas City's largest and most exciting annual race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest neighborhoods and past the most beautiful landmarks - including the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Waldo, Westport, 18th & Vine and more!
Awards and Recognition
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon has been recognized by RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and community review site for runners, as the “Best Marathon in Missouri.” Finally, it was rated one of the top 20 Marathons on BibRave.com thus qualifying for “The BibRave 100: a Definitive List of the Best Races in America.”
Registration Information
- Registration Requirement: In order to protect our participants and ensure a safe event, each individual participating in this event must be officially registered under their own name with accurate personal information.
- Registration Consequences: Failure to do so will void the registration and prohibit participation.
- Fees: Registration fees are non-refundable in all cases regardless of inability to participate or event cancellation.
- Event Cancellation: The race director reserves the right to cancel the event because of weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances which pose a significant danger to the participants.
Event Details
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: 4701 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO
- Event Link: Garmin Kansas City Marathon
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