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TopCity Half Marathon & 5K
TopCity Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Topeka, Kansas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Topeka, KS
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling (along the Shunga Trail)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
About the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K
Topeka's signature half marathon and 5K, run largely along the scenic Shunga Trail through city neighborhoods. After a strong 2025 it briefly paused and is making a comeback for 2026.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Topeka's flagship half marathon; runs along the Shunga running trail; set record attendance in 2025 before a brief hiatus, returning in 2026
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TopCity Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Where is the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Topeka, Kansas.
- What distances does the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 1,200 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 TopCity Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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