Rankings · updated October 30, 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 USATF 58.4/100
  2. 2 33rd Annual 5K for Health Belton, MO May 2027 50.0/100

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

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

  1. Alpha Strong 5k Grandview, MO Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Coach Yantis 5K Turkey Trot Olathe, KS Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City Kansas City, MO Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City Overland Park, KS Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Bonner Springs YMCA Tri at the Y Bonner Springs, KS Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Candy Cane Course - Kansas City Blue Springs, MO Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City Kansas City, MO Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Coffee Lovers Run Kansas City Kansas City, MO Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Always Hope Easter Run Kansas City Kansas City, MO Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 5k Walk/Run for CDH Belton, MO Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. 704 Blue Run Olathe, KS Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Club Can Dash-Neurodiversity in Motion 2027 Shawnee, KS Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City Olathe, KS Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Coffee Lovers Run Kansas City Kansas City, MO Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. C26 Kansas City Triathlon Kansas City, MO May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. De Soto Days 5K-9 and Family Fun Run De Soto, KS Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data