The Best Races - Kansas City
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A Merry Christmas Run and New Year's Run : Kansas City
Both events are scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mill Creek Park, Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. Each event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half-marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile
Standard registration prices listed for the in-person distances are: 5K $41.21, 10K $46.61, Half-marathon $49.85. Virtual run and Family 1 Mile fees are shown in the event information.
Format, services, and logistics
Organizers run events in capped waves and offer a virtual option when waves are full. Timing is optional; participants may self-track with an app or request that coordinators record times. No timing chips are used. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are issued on race day. Typical swag items include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt option is available for an additional $5. Final race updates and course maps are emailed the Wednesday before the race. Fundraising is optional; organizers state they will donate $1 for each mile logged after the race to participating charities. Sponsors listed include GATORADE and several running-related organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.