Rock The Parkway Half Marathon
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Event information
The Rock the Parkway Half Marathon and 5k takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri at 9400 Ward Parkway. The event offers the following options:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Rock the Parkway Half Marathon & Running Shoe Package
Entry fees listed in the event information are $65 for the half marathon, $31 for the 5K, and $199 for the shoe package. The shoe package had a registration opening date and a limited number of spots noted.
Course and race features
Both races start and finish in front of the world headquarters of host Burns & McDonnell. The half marathon is run separately from the 5K; the 5K begins after half marathon participants have left the starting area. The course runs through tree-lined residential boulevards, urban parks, and areas with distinctive architecture and fountains. It is described as fairly flat and undulating, with a 1.5 mile downhill section to the finish.
Aid stations providing water and Gatorade are placed approximately every 1.5 to 2 miles, and Gu or similar products are available at one or two later stations. The event provides finisher medals, tech shirts, live music along the course, and awards for overall and age group finishers in more than a dozen age categories. Participants can opt to receive results by text after finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.