Rock the Parkway Half Marathon

Rock the Parkway Half Marathon is Kansas City’s largest half marathon. Participants will run along the historic Ward Parkway. Participants will be assigned to waves based on estimated finish time.

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Race Info

All participants will receive finisher’s medals, live music on the course and T-shirts. Male and female overall and the top 3 men and women in age groups will receive awards.

Aid stations will be located on the course every 1,5-2 miles. Water and isotonics will be provided at aid stations. Half marathon participants must maintain a pace of 14 minutes per mile or faster.

Participation with baby strollers is prohibited as the streets are narrow.

Race Date

April 12, 2025.

Location

9400 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO US 64114

Directions

Distances

  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 5K

Starting Time

  • 7:30 AM – half marathon
  • 7:45 AM – 5K

The start of the half marathon will be in waves.

Entry Fees

  • $59 and up – half marathon
  • $29 and up – 5K

Course Map

The course is USATF certified. The race course is mostly flat. The course will be well marked with traffic cones, turn arrows and mile markers.

You can find the course map and description here: rocktheparkway.com.

Registration

To join the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon, register online at runsignup.com.

Official Race Website

Always visit the race’s website for the most accurate information: rocktheparkway.com.

Social Media

Join the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon Facebook page to follow the race updates.

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Related Events

If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in April.

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