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Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT

Location
Kansas City, MO
9400 Ward Parkway, 64114
Type
RUN
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Experience Kansas City's largest half marathon on the historic and favorite Ward Parkway course, starting and finishing at Burns & McDonnell.

Join Kansas City's largest half marathon, the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon and 5K. This event takes runners along the city's beloved course on historic Ward Parkway. Both races begin and conclude at the world headquarters of Burns & McDonnell, offering a convenient start and finish experience. The half marathon and 5K have separate start times, ensuring a smooth departure for all participants.

What to expect

  • Run Kansas City's largest half marathon or a 5K.
  • Enjoy a course along historic Ward Parkway.
  • Start and finish conveniently at Burns & McDonnell headquarters.

Standout details

  • Kansas City's largest half marathon
  • Course on historic Ward Parkway
  • Start/finish at Burns & McDonnell HQ
  • Separate starts for half marathon and 5K

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 AM CDT · From $35.00

    Opens Sep 9, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Oct 5, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM CDT · From $69.90

    Opens Sep 24, 2025, 2:00 AM CDT · Closes Oct 5, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM CDT · From $217.24

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 7:33 AM CDT · Closes Oct 5, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

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From the organizer

The 2026 Rock the Parkway half marathon and 5K is Kansas City's largest half marathon and is run along Kansas City's favorite half marathon course on historic Ward Parkway!  Both events start and finish in front of the world headquarters of our host, Burns & McDonnell.  The half marathon race is run separately from the 5K which starts after the half marathon participants have departed the starting area.

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