Kansas City Marathon
起伏 course in Kansas City, 美国 with about 227 m of climbing. Next edition 17 October 2026.
Where does the Kansas City Marathon run?

Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
What is the Kansas City Marathon course like?
An autumn race from downtown Kansas City through the Plaza and the city's boulevards. Rolling rather than flat, with the leaves at their best in mid-October.
- Next edition
- 17 October 2026
- Elevation gain
- 227 m
- Profile
- 起伏
- First run
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.
When is the next Kansas City Marathon?
- The next edition is listed for 17 October 2026. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.
How hilly is the Kansas City Marathon course?
- The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 227 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.
Is the Kansas City Marathon a good first marathon?
- The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.
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Sources for this page
What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.
- World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
- AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
- The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.
Where do these facts come from?
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 14 October 2026
