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PARTICIPANT GUIDE 10.16.2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS KCM IN 2021
TITLE SPONSOR
KCM IN 2021 3
This year will mark the 35th running of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon and we are so
NEED TO KNOW 6 excited to welcome Garmin back as our title sponsor! We asked you to help grow the Kansas
City Marathon and make it one of the best races in the midwest, and all of you amazing local
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7 runners responded by coming out in huge numbers to race, spectate and volunteer. Thank you
so much for rallying around our race!
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD / PACKET PICKUP 8
OFFICIAL MARATHON MERCHANDISE 9
2021 COURSE
COURSES 10
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon will feature a NEW start and finish line at the Nelson-Atkins
Museum of Art, and both the half and full marathon courses will be significantly easier in the
RACE DAY 12
last few miles than in past years. We can't wait to welcome you back in person for Kansas
City's largest & most exciting race event that takes runners on a tour through the coolest
PACERS 14
neighborhoods and past the most beautiful landmarks!
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY T-Mobile 15
RESULTS & AWARDS 16
EXPO LOCATION
I-35 CHALLENGE 16
The Health & Fitness Expo presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City will once
FOLLOW #RUNKCM 16 again be held at Kansas City’s historic Union Station. It is free and open to the public on
Thursday and Friday before the race. Masks will be required for all attendees.
UPCOMING EVENTS 17 If you are unable to pick up your packet in person, you may have someone pick it up on your
behalf. You MUST complete the Packet Pickup Authorization Form and the person picking up
SPONSORS 18 must bring:
• Completed and signed Packet Pickup Authorization Form (if filling out paper form)
• A copy of your registration confirmation (digital or printed)
• Their photo ID
See PAGE 8 for more information.
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MORE KCM IN 2021
CHARITY PARTNERS RACE DAY PARKING
We encourage all runners to experience more meaningful by “Running for a Cause.” This Complimentary parking is provided for all participants at the University of Missouri – Kansas
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year's charity partners are Team World Vision, Ronald McDonald House Kansas City and City Volker Campus, just blocks from the start line. Nearly 3,000 spaces are available in the
WIN for KC. Cherry Street Garage and Rockhill Garage with additional lots throughout the campus. Parking
CLICK HERE to view a list of team fundraising pages or to make a donation. is first come first serve.
CLICK HERE for the Parking Map with addresses to each parking location on campus.
BRANDED GARMIN KC MARATHON MERCH OLYMPIAN AUTOGRAPHS & SHAKE OUT RUN
Celebrate this years race by purchasing branded the Garmin Kansas City Marathon items Meet Garmin Fitness athlete and Olympian, Cory Ann McGee, from 5 - 6pm at the Health and
like goodr sunglasses, running tanktops & pint glasses at the Health & Fitness Expo. Fitness Expo on Thursday and join her for a shakeout run on Friday at 12:30pm outside of
Union Station.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10.16.2021
Run the
NEED TO KNOW | #RUNKCM
CITY OF FOUNTAINS
7:00 AM 13.1 & 26.2 START
7:30 AM 10K START
7:45 AM 5K START
RACE PHOTOS BIB TIMING Please do not enter the start chute
until all other runners have departed
We will have free high resolution
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon will utilize MyLaps© BIBTAG technology for the
photos available after the race thanks
race. This system has an electronic reader mounted to the back of your bib. Be sure
to our sponsor Missouri Lottery to
to wear bib number visible on your chest or front of your pants. It must be visible
share. Smile, wave or jump for joy
when you cross the finish line. Do not crumple the bib and please pin each corner.
when you see our photographers, and
Please do not pierce the chip or try to remove it. The readers will not be collected, so
make sure your bib number is visible
keep your bib as a souvenir.
so we can identify you.
COVID-19 POLICIES
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is scheduled in person for Saturday,
Please allow five days for processing,
October 16, 2021. Failure to follow the policies listed below may result
then visit SPORTSPHOTOS.COM
in your denial to participate in any of the events, and forfeiture of
individual cancellation options.
CLICK HERE to view our policies and requirements.
KCM APP FINISHER ITEMS
Participant tracking will once again be available for racers, family and friends via the Each participant will receive
Garmin Kansas City Marathon app. This free app uses the participants' split times a unique, comfortable shirt,
and current pace to calculate their estimated location along the course. View their post-race food and beer, and
race markers in real time. Simply click the Live Tracking button within the app and free photos. Every finisher
search by name, email or bib number. Follow along on race day! will also receive a KC
themed medal.
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Health & Fitness Expo MERCHANDISE
PARTICIPANT SHIRT
The only way to get this shirt is by registering for one of
the four distances offered by the Garmin Kansas City
Marathon. Registration will be available online and at the
expo until 8pm Friday night. There will be NO race day
registration or packet pickup.
REGISTER HERE
OTHER RACE APPAREL
Additional Garmin Kansas City Marathon
custom and branded apparel will be
available for purchase at the Kansas
City Marathon Race Merchandise booth
Presented by PACKET PICK UP &
LATE REGISTRATION
If you are unable to pick up your packet, you
may have someone pick it up on your behalf.
(#13) at the Health & Fitness Expo.
UltramaxSports is the official provider
of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon
Blue Cross and
You MUST complete the Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up and late registration will Authorization Form and the person picking up merchandise.
take place at the Health & Fitness Expo must bring:
Blue Shield of which is free and open to the public
Thursday and Friday before the race.
• Completed and signed Packet Pick Up
Authorization Form
Kansas City
Masks will be required for all attendees,
per the city of Kansas City, MO's public • A copy of your registration confirmation
health mandate. The expo will feature a (digital or printed)
variety of both local and national vendors • Their photo ID
and companies. CLICK HERE for the
vendor list.
Parking for the Expo is available in the FIND US HERE!
Union Station garage west of the building Union Station – Festival Plaza
and is free for all participants. Please tell 30 West Pershing Road
the parking attendant you are there for Kansas City, MO 64108
the Health & Fitness Expo.
Thursday, October 14, 3–8PM
Friday, October 15, 11AM–8PM
There is NO race day registration or
packet pick up.
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6TH ST
COURSE NOTES
6TH ST
419
COURSES
7TH ST
WALNUT ST
8TH ST
WYANDOTTE ST
77 9TH ST
10TH ST
11TH ST
THE PASEO
420 12TH ST
422D 66
OAK ST
16TH ST 6TH ST 6TH ST
419Click on the distance below to see
88 7TH ST
GRAND BLVDWALNUT ST
18 TH
ST 8TH ST
BROADWAY BLVD
WYANDOTTE ST
18TH ST
individual maps:
77 9THST
19TH ST
99 10TH ST
11TH ST
THE PASEO
420
MAIN ST
SEO
12TH ST
55
422D
THE PA
22ND ST
66
24TH ST
5K
OAK ST
W PERSHING RD
16TH ST
ER RD
25TH ST
88
10K 18TH ST
ESSL
BROADWAYKBLVD
18TH ST
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26.2 | 13.1 | 10K | 5K
19TH ST
99 27TH ST
HALF presented by Geico
GRAND BLVD
LER R WYANDOTTE ST
MAIN ST
SEO
55 44
FULL presented by PNC Bank
THE PA
2922 STST
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Saturday 234
24TH ST
W PERSHING RD
31ST ST
MILE MARKERS
31ST ST
THE PASEO
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25TH ST
SW TRAFFICWAY
OCTOBER 16, 2021 COURSE TIME LIMIT COURSE AID STATIONS REGISTRATION POLICY
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26.2 | 13.1233A-B
| 10K | 5K
27TH ST
BROADWAY BLVD
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Each course will have mile markers displayed at every mile. 33
7:00 AM
WYANDOTTE ST
ARMOUR BLVD 35TH ST
There will also be signage at the course marking splits for the 44
MAIN ST
29TH ST
5K/10K and full/half-marathon. The 5K and 10K share a portion Y There is a 6 hour limit during which Aid stations will be placed about 1.5 to All registration fees are non-
Saturday 234
PKW
of the first mile. And meet back up at the last 2 miles of the 31ST ST
SO
N 31ST ST the course is closed to traffic and aid 2 miles apart throughout the course. refundable.
THE PASEO
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TROOST AVE
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10K. The full marathon and half-marathon share the first 13 39TH ST stations are available. Participants Each aid station will have a restroom,
OCTOBER 16, 2021 SW TRAFFICWAY
12 In order to protect all participants and
KEY to the splits to ensure you
miles. Please pay close attention
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should be aware, though, that the water, Powerade and basic first aid
insure a safe event, each individual
BROADWAY BLVD
11 41ST ST
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stay on the correct course. RD3 Kansas City Police Department may medical kits with Band-Aids, Vaseline,
BR
7:00 AM
RT
OA
PO
ARMOUR BLVD 35TH ST
participating MUST be officially
232B 233A-B ST
DW
MAIN ST
HARRISON ST
WE open sections of the course to let etc. No oral medications are available
AY BLVD
43RD ST registered under their own name
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ANSWERS TO FAQS
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vehicles cross when there are gaps in on the course. Aid stations WILL
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PK and information. Failure to do so
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racers, and it is deemed safe. NOT have any Tylenol, Advil or allergy
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TROOST AVE
will void the registration and prohibit
1B 11 HA
KW
S TA R T 13
39TH ST
medicine, etc.
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KEY Full marathon participants must participation.
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47TH ST EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD
3
22 1
AID STATION maintain at least a 14 minute-per-mile Gu energy gell will be available at
FINISH 41ST ST
D
BR
1 TR 2 Contact race staff directly with any
OA
P OR 26
pace to finish within the course time mile 16 & 23 for the full marathon
232A 232B
ST
DW
AVE ST
DR. MLK JR BLVD 49TH ST
WE
WATER registration questions:
AY BLVD
OAK ST
HARRISON
25 14 5 43RD ST
limit. Racers not maintaining that participants.
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MILE MARKER
LL
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51ST ST TROOST 51ST ST
pace will be asked to turn onto the
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info@sportkc.org
RD
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BATHROOMS Bananas will be available at miles 18 &
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1B 11
KW
S TA R T half- marathon course at the course
FIRST AID 13
21 for the full marathon participants
Y
4 24 13
SUMMIT ST
6
54TH ST
47TH ST
3
EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD split. This is to ensure everyone's
1 54TH ST
AID STATION FINISH
SUNSET DR
THE PASEO
1
2 26
55TH ST safety on race day.
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DR. MLK JR BLVD 49TH ST
BLV
232AFULL
WATER
OAK ST
15 14 5
MARATHON 25
TROOST AVE
IDE
57TH ST
POWERADE
WARD PKWY
OKS
51ST ST 51ST ST
ST
23 3
BRO
ND
BATHROOMS 2
52
16 59TH ST
FIRST MARATHON
HALF AID 4 24GTON RD
SUMMIT ST
HUNTIN
54TH ST 54TH ST
SUNSET DR
THE PASEO
55TH ST
D
BLV
10K
FULL MARATHON
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GARMIN SEGMENT CHALLENGE
IDE
57TH ST
WARD PKWY
OKS
65TH ST
23
BRO
16 59TH ST
When you see signs for the Garmin Segment Challenge — near mile 12 flag — run your hardest for
WARD PKWY
5K 67TH ST 22
HALF MARATHON 17 HUNTINGTON RD
the next quarter-mile. Give it your all, because each male and female segment winner for the full
and half-marathon distances will take home a Forerunner® 245 Music device!
STATE LINE RD
10K
70TH ST
TROOST AVE
REGISTER + MORE INFO AT 65TH ST
WORNALL RD
OAK ST
HOLMES ST
THE PASEO
KCMARATHON.ORG
WARD PKWY
5K 67TH ST 22
17 18 19
21
75TH ST 75TH ST 20 75TH ST
STATE LINE RD
70TH ST
TROOST AVE
*Course is subject to change
REGISTER + MORE INFO AT
WORNALL RD
OAK ST
HOLMES ST
THE PASEO
10
KCMARATHON.ORG 75TH ST
21
18
75TH ST 20
19
75 TH
ST
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RACE DAY
1 // RACE DAY PARKING
2 // RACE BIB NUMBER
3 // MEDICAL SUPPORT
4 // HEADPHONES
5 // GEAR CHECK
6 // STAGING & START LINES
7 // DISCARDED CLOTHING
8 // LOST & FOUND
1. RACE DAY PARKING 3. MEDICAL SUPPORT 5. GEAR CHECK 7. DISCARDED CLOTHING
Complimentary parking is provided for all participants at the A large staffed medical tent will be located on 47th Street. The Gear Check will be located in Theis Park near 47th Street. The official Gear Any and ALL clothing discarded and left within the race chute will be
University of Missouri – Kansas City Volker Campus, just blocks medical staff has the right to withdraw any athlete from the event Check bags will be handed out to participants at packet pickup during the collected after the start and placed into donation bags. Items WILL NOT
from the start line. Nearly 3,000 spaces are available in the Cherry who appears in distress, or who may be at risk should he or she Health & Fitness Expo. To ensure the safety and security of all participants be available for pick up when you finish. Any items you wish to have back
Street Garage and Rockhill Garage with additional lots throughout continue on the course. In addition, aid stations will be available and guests on race day, only official clear Gear Check bags will be at the end of your race should be placed into your official clear Gear Check
the campus. Parking is first come first serve. throughout the course with restrooms, water, Powerade and medical accepted at the Gear Check tent on race day. Absolutely no exceptions. bag and checked at the Gear Check tent prior to the race start.
kits available.
To check your gear, place all items inside the clear bag and secure your
CLICK HERE for the Parking Map with addresses to each parking gear check tag, included on your bib, to the top of the bag using the twist
location on campus.
tie. Then drop your bag at the appropriate section of the Gear Check tent. 8. LOST & FOUND
4. HEADPHONES Each event will have its own section marked by colored signage. Any items, other than clothing, found within the start/finish area will be
While the Garmin Kansas City Marathon discourages the use of returned to the information tent at the Finish Line Festival presented by
2. RACE BIB NUMBER traditional headphones for safety purposes, there is not a ban on T-Mobile. Any items found that are not claimed on race day or that are
Please pin each corner of your bib number so it is visible from the wearing such devices. We highly recommend using wireless open
6. STAGING & START LINES found out along the course will be at the Kansas City Sports Commission
front. Bibs may be attached to your shirt, the top of your shorts or a earphones, as these headphones are designed with your safety in & Foundation offices the week following. To claim any lost and found
All participants are to line up based on your expected pace time with faster
race belt. Your race bib number MUST be visible when you cross the mind. Because you're able to listen to music while still hearing your items, please email INFO@SPORTKC.ORG.
athletes at the front. There will be signage to help you find your place. 5K
finish line. surroundings, you can harness the high-energy of your pump-it-up
and 10K participants must wait outside the starting chute until all HALF
playlist and still be aware of people and traffic around you.
& FULL runners have departed. The 10K race will start approximately
7:30AM & 5K at 7:45AM. Only registered athletes are allowed in the start
chute. No spectators are allowed in the fenced area.
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FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
PACERS
This year's Garmin Kansas City Marathon pacers will be from
the Runner's Edge SmartPace Team. The SmartPace Team is
a collection of all-stars with great running backgrounds and
positive personalities. Combine that with an intelligent game
plan given the course terrain and you have the formula for a
great race! There will be an opportunity to meet the pacers
at the pacer booth during the Health & Fitness Expo at Union
Station. Pick up a complimentary pace band with split times to
wear on race day.
ROCK
On race morning, pacers will be easy to spot with their tall pace
time signs. We encourage you to take advantage of this major
perk.
Full Marathon Pacers :
3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00,
5:15, 5:30 and 5:45
OUT at the Finish Line Festival
presented by
Half Marathon Pacers :
1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20,
2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55, 3:00, 3:15 and MUSIC FOOD BEER
3:30
The Finish Line Festival presented by We are excited to bring Kansas City style Thank you to Central States Beverage,
T-Mobile will feature The Cowardly Lions, the BBQ back to the Finish Line Festival Boulevard and Molson Coors who will be
Accidental Moguls & DJ Kirby! courtesy of Plowboys BBQ & Praire Fresh! providing participants, 21 and older, a free
This group of entertainers will keep you Reminder that the BBQ is ONLY available to beer or hard seltzer after they cross the
hanging around after the race! our race participants. finish line. Make sure you have your ID, as
everyone will be carded.
Central States Beverage is located right here
in Kansas City and will once again provide
a variety of beverages for runners at the
Finish Line Festival, including options from
hometown favorite Boulevard Beer.
AFTER AFTER PARTY
After runners are done celebrating in the Finish Line Festival presented by T-Mobile, they
can continue celebrating at the Cornucopia Fall Fest presented by PNC Bank in the Power
& Light District. Runners who show their race medal at No Other Pub on race day prior to 3
p.m. will receive one 16 oz. Domestic Draft Beer for free!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out these other great events hosted by the
Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation and WIN for KC.
THANKSGIVING DAY 5K RUN & KANSAS CITY'S
FAMILY STROLL presented by T-MOBILE BIG 12 RUN
November 25 | 9AM March 13
RESULTS & AWARDS FOLLOW #RUNKCM Aspira Campus Kansas City, MO
The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run &
Kick off March basketball by participating in
Family Stroll is a great tradition to add to your
Kansas City’s Big 12 Run - 5K. The course
Live results will be available Be sure to like all the official holiday festivities. With hot chocolate and coffee
I-35 CHALLENGE begins and ends in the heart of downtown
online at kcmarathon.org or by Garmin Kansas City Marathon from The Roasterie, a longsleeve tri-blend shirt
Kansas City. Runners of all experience levels are
scanning the QR code displayed social media pages to get the and a T-Mobile tech gloves, you are sure to have
encouraged to participate in this family-friendly
throughout the finish line Take on the CHALLENGE! most up-to-date information and a great time. Please arrive early on race morning!
event. Registration will open early 2022.
festival. details.
REGISTER HERE LEARN MORE HERE
Run the Full or Half in both cities.
Separate registration is required. Share your experiences with us
and all of your fellow participants
SATURDAY | 10.16.2021 by adding #RUNKCM to your
Garmin Kansas City Marathon posts, photos, updates and
tweets.
WIN FOR KC WOMEN'S SPORTS NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF
AWARDS presented by Burns & McDonnell EAST REGIONAL
SUNDAY | 10.17.2021 Don't forget to include the special
IMT Des Moines Marathon KCM photo filters located within February 3, 2022 | 11:30AM May 1-4 | Times vary
Or see preliminary results the KCM App. Municipal Auditorium Shoal Creek Golf Course
Both races have been selected for
within the APP or via your web This awards celebration recognizes local The NCAA Division II Women's Golf East
TripAdvisor's 50 US Road Races
browser here. girls and women for their community Regional is coming to Kansas City. 72
to Attempt in Your Lifetime
LIKE us on Facebook contributions and achievements in sports. participants will play 3 rounds of golf vying for
I-35 Challenge Swag Join the celebration by sponsoring a table or spot to compete at the National Championship.
Age group awards will be given FOLLOW us on Twitter
purchasing individual tickets. LEARN MORE HERE
out at the info tent on race day. Both races bibs with I-35 FOLLOW us on Instagram
LEARN MORE HERE
Challenge logo
CONTACT us via email
Both races finisher gear
Both races medals
I-35 Challenge finisher medal PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 WOMEN'S & KANSAS CITY
I-35 Challenge Completed MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TRIATHLON
shirt
May 2022
March 9 -13 | Times vary by game Longview Lake
Municipal Auditorium & T-Mobile Center Kansas City's premier triathlon event kicks
Kansas City hosts the 2022 Phillips 66 Big 12 off the season with Olympic, Sprint and Relay
Women's & Men's Basketball Championship for distance options as well as a Duathlon.
another year. LEARN MORE HERE
LEARN MORE HERE
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THANK YOU SPONSORS!
A special thank you to Garmin for being our fantastic title sponsor!
The Garmin Kansas City Marathon would also like to thank all of our fabulous event sponsors, partners,
participants and volunteers for your support. Without you, this race would not be possible.
GOOD LUCK DURING THIS YEAR's RACE!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR'S!
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Registration will open for 2022 on October 20, 2021 with a special
low rate for this year's participants!
KCMARATHON.ORG | #RUNKCM
The mission of the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation is to drive Kansas City’s overall
sports strategy, to enrich the quality of life, create economic impact and raise visibility for our
region. As a privately funded nonprofit, we are entirely dependent on your support.
ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE
2600 Grand Blvd, Suite 100 info@sportkc.org P : 816.474.4652 @KCMARATHON
Kansas City, MO 64108 sportkc.org F : 816.474.7979 #RUNKCM
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