The Best Races - Kansas City
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Event overview
The event takes place on June 6, 2026, at Mill Creek Park, Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. Multiple race formats are offered, including in-person and virtual options. Races are run in timed waves with a cap per wave; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and a virtual option or wait list is available if waves sell out. Timing is optional: no timing chips are used and participants may track time using their own apps or request coordinator assistance.
Race distances, entry and race features
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Registration fees listed in the source are: 5K $41.89, 10K $47.26, Half-Marathon $50.48, Virtual Run $41.89, Family 1 Mile $39.74 (prices cover mandatory charges and fees). Race bibs are provided on race day and swag is shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address; shirts are mailed the week of the race. Swag includes a running T-shirt, finisher’s towel or giveaway, finisher’s medal, digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available for a $5 upgrade. A virtual run training pack is available for remote participants and medals are issued after submission of results. The event notes a post-race charity initiative where each mile logged after the race results in a $1 donation to partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.