- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Local time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Venue
- Frank A. Theis Park
- Admission
- Admission price is not confirmed in the sources we checked.
About this event
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon and half marathon start at 7:00 AM on October 17 from Frank A. Theis Park, opposite the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The same program lists the 10K at 7:30 AM and 5K at 7:45 AM.
The full course passes several city landmarks and neighborhoods. Choose the correct distance and review the organizer’s current packet pickup, course and spectator information. Participant benefits and the finish-line festival are not evidence that race entry itself is free, and registration availability should be checked on the official linked platform.
Organizer: Kansas City Sports Commission
Contact the organizer for accessibility details.
Getting there
Frank A. Theis Park, Kansas City, MO
Open directions ↗Questions & answers
Which dates are confirmed?
2026-10-17. Use the published race or event start instructions.
What should I check before attending?
Consult the linked organizer page for the ticket, route or individual session that applies to your visit.
Sources & latest check
Checked 2026-10-13. Confirm details with the organizer before making plans.