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Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
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Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K at a glance

Typical conditions
44/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
28 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Parkland, City, Historic, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K?

The Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K is described as hilly.

Where does the Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K route go?

The Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K route starts at Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64112 and finishes at Loose Park, Kansas City, MO (start and finish are both in the park). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Loose Park, historic neighborhoods surrounding Loose Park and Country Club District. Packet pickup is offered the Saturday before (KC Running Company, Martin City) and the Sunday before (Fleet Feet, Overland Park), plus race-morning pickup 7:00-8:00am at Loose Park.

What should runners know on race day for the Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run (Kansas City) 10K?

Held on Memorial Day morning with a community, family-friendly atmosphere that also includes a 1.5-mile Walk for Thought and a Fun4Kids event. Packet pickup is offered the Saturday before (KC Running Company, Martin City) and the Sunday before (Fleet Feet, Overland Park), plus race-morning pickup 7:00-8:00am at Loose Park.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • City
  • Historic
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Hilly

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Attracts close to 1,000 runners and spectators of all ages each year.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Qualification status
Community charity 10K with no qualifying standard; age Group and overall awards offered.

Race day logistics

Medal
All participants in the 10K, 5K, walk and Fun4Kids events receive a custom finisher's medal.
Finisher tee
Custom event shirts can be added to a registration for an additional $8.
On-course music
Held on Memorial Day morning with a community, family-friendly atmosphere that also includes a 1.5-mile Walk for Thought and a Fun4Kids event.

Access and course status

Start
Loose Park, 5200 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
Finish
Loose Park, Kansas City, MO (start and finish are both in the park)

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Loose Park, historic neighborhoods surrounding Loose Park, Country Club District
Notable features
  • Packet pickup is offered the Saturday before (KC Running Company, Martin City) and the Sunday before (Fleet Feet, Overland Park), plus race-morning pickup 7:00-8:00am at Loose Park
  • overall and Masters winners receive a plaque, medal and free entry to the following year's race
  • The course begins and ends in Loose Park, a 75-acre historic park near the Country Club Plaza, and runs out through some of the historic neighborhoods surrounding the park

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 20°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 6 mmTypical rainfall
  • 44Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.