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Running races in Kansas City

7 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 21 races in Kansas City with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events70 confirmed dates
Competitions21Races & courses
Distances5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+418 m D+Course elevation profile

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Dates & Schedule

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DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedGarmin Kansas City MarathonKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedSpooky Sprint East KCKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedJuly 4th Freedom Run-Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedLabor Day Run-Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedNational chocolate day run-Kansas cityKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedNational singles day run- Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedRun for Raptors Trail RunKansas City, Missouri, US
Trail Running
11 km5 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The host city of Kansas City (Missouri, Jackson County, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 21 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Notable events in the selection include Garmin Kansas City Marathon, Spooky Sprint East KC, and July 4th Freedom Run-Kansas City.

Race distances span from 5 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +418 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Kansas City includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Kansas City?

RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 21 individual races in Kansas City. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Garmin Kansas City Marathon, Spooky Sprint East KC, and July 4th Freedom Run-Kansas City.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Kansas City?

Events in Kansas City focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Kansas City?

The most selective courses in Kansas City climb up to +418 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Kansas City?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

Popular Running Regions & Spots

Jackson County

Further Topics, Destinations & Categories

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