Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k
Typically 45–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
52–62°F
rain
2025
52–69°F
dry
2024
47–67°F
dry
2023
51–71°F
rain
2022
47–77°F
dry
2021
48–57°F
rain
2020
29–53°F
dry
2019
54–81°F
dry
2018
31–56°F
dry
2017
46–67°F
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About this race
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.
Take on the Half Marathon or 5K as you race along the legendary Ward Parkway, with both courses starting and finishing in front of the world headquarters of our host, Burns & McDonnell.
The Half Marathon kicks things off first, followed by the 5K, giving each race its own moment to rock the Parkway.
EXPO & PACKET PICKUP
Date: Thursday - April 8th
Time: 2:00-7:00 pm
Date: Friday - April 9th
Time: 11:00am - 7:00 pm
Location: Aspiria Campus, 6050 Sprint Parkway Overland Park, KS 66211
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