Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Kansas City

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 CCVI Trolley Run Kansas City, MO Apr 2027 60.9/100
  2. 2 2026 Kansas City Zoo Run, "Run for the Hornbills" Kansas City, MO Sep 2026 55.1/100
  3. 3 33rd Annual 5K for Health Belton, MO May 2027 50.0/100
  4. 4 16th Annual Bill Cross 5K Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 43.4/100

Longest-running near Kansas City

1 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 Centerstone's 10th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Missouri (formerly Accept Zero 5K) Independence, MO Apr 2027 2018 8 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

29 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Donate Life Legacy Walk Kansas City, MO Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. BK5K Edwardsville, KS Edwardsville, KS Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Camp Leavenworth 5K Leavenworth, KS Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. ASL-for-All 5K (Walk, Run & Roll) Olathe, KS Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. CASA Superhero Run Leavenworth, KS Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Alison's Allies Olathe, KS Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Armourdale 5K Run and Walk Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Carey's Denim Dash Overland Park, KS Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. CPKC Spin for a Veteran Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. C26 HYROX TRAINING CLINIC Overland Park, KS Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Center Education Foundation 5K & 1 Mile Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Brew to Boo Relay Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Cliff Hanger Run Kansas City, MO Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Alpha Strong 5k Grandview, MO Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot Olathe, KS Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City Overland Park, KS Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Bonner Springs YMCA Tri at the Y Bonner Springs, KS Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Candy Cane Course - Lee's Summit Blue Springs, MO Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Coffee Lover Run KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Always Hope Easter Run KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. 5k Walk/Run for CDH Belton, MO Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Club CAN Dash-Neurodiversity in Motion 2027 Shawnee, KS Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City Kansas City, MO Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Coffee Lover Run KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. C26 Kansas City Triathlon Kansas City, MO May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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