FAQ

Yes, the full and half marathon courses are USATF certified and sanctioned. The 10k is certified and the kids run is measured.

Runners in the Marathon will have 6.5 hours of course support starting from when the last corral is released from the Start Line. To satisfy city permit requirements for street closures, marathon participants must maintain a pace of 14 minutes per mile or faster. If you are unable to maintain this pace, a support vehicle will be present at these locations:
Cut off 1: Turn from Trail to Northwood Trails (Mile 18) at 11:15 a.m.
Cut off 2: KC Road and Harold (Mile 8 – Half / Mile 21 – Full) at 12:30 p.m.

Aid stations will be placed along the course about every 1.5 to 2.5 miles. For locations, please check route map. Restrooms will be placed along the course at or near each aid station. Water and Gatorade will be provided at each aid station and GU is available at 3 to 6 Aid Stations.

Strollers (with the exception of the Munchkin Run where we ask that all strollers be at the back of corral), roller blades, roller skates, any wheeled item other than wheelchairs. No animals with the exception of ADA approved service dogs. All individuals running with a service dog will need to fill out a waiver and get prior approval.

We also do not allow:

• A weapon of any kind, including firearms, knives, mace, etc.
• Any dangerous item or “dual-use” item that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, etc.
• Flammable liquids, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, and explosives.
• Off Premises Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind.
• Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters, and any flying device with an on/off switch.
• Glass containers.
• Containers of liquid larger than one liter.

Running belts, hand-held water bottles and clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed.

No persons are authorized to be on the course unless they are registered participants or authorized Marathon staff. Therefore, no person shall be allowed to accompany a participant if they are not registered, nor shall any participant be allowed, without the permission of management, to receive assistance or refreshment from anyone during the progress of any race. Any person not properly displaying an official bib number will be directed to leave the course.

A combination of commercial development areas, residential streets and paved suburban running trails.

No, however, city officials will cone and monitor the course to assure the safest environment for all participants. All runners must keep to the right, unless otherwise posted along the route. This will allow faster runners to pass on the left.

• We allow walkers for the half and 10K races. For the start line, all walkers must line up in the back of the pack. The timing does not start until they cross the start mat. Starting in the front of the pack may cause congestion and may be unsafe for the walker.
• Although walking is allowed with the half and 10K events, you must meet the course time limit requirements. There is no walking race category or award category.

There will be 20-30 restrooms near the starting/finish line. There will also be restrooms at aid stations along the course.