Races Marathon · Kansas City, USA
Kansas City Marathon
Kansas City Marathon is a hilly marathon in Kansas City, USA, held each October. KC rolls hard — repeated climbs through the boulevards and around the Plaza. Mid-October is 6-16C. Respect Kansas City Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
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When
October
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-October is 6-16C.
Racing this course well
KC rolls hard — repeated climbs through the boulevards and around the Plaza.
Respect Kansas City Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
Pick your goal for Kansas City
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Kansas City Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Kansas City Marathon?
- It is held each October in Kansas City, USA. Check the official Kansas City Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Kansas City Marathon course flat?
- KC rolls hard — repeated climbs through the boulevards and around the Plaza.
- How should I train for the Kansas City Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Kansas City Marathon: hilly terrain, October conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Kansas City build.
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