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KC Marathon
KC Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Kansas City, Missouri. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 8,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Field size
- ~8,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 8,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kansascitymarathon.org
About the KC Marathon
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is the city's signature October road race, touring KC landmarks across full, half, 10K and 5K distances on a hilly course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Kansas City's largest race; second-largest marathon in Missouri; Boston qualifier; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Regional marathon
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KC Marathon: common questions
- When is the KC Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the KC Marathon held?
- In Kansas City, Missouri.
- What distances does the KC Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the KC Marathon?
- About 8,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the KC Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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