• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Topeka
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) Half Marathon

This race edition

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

Entry options

2027 edition

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

Decision summary

TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
55/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
31 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Trail, Mixed
Scenery
City, Riverside, Parkland, Historic

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka)?

The TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) is described as gently rolling.

Where does the TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) route go?

The TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka) route starts at Evergy Plaza, 630 S Kansas Ave, downtown Topeka and finishes at Evergy Plaza, 630 S Kansas Ave, downtown Topeka. Underfoot, expect paved. It passes Evergy Plaza, Shunga Trail, Shunganunga Creek and Tortilla Jack's. Runs along the popular paved Shunga (Shunganunga Creek) recreational trail while showcasing Topeka's neighborhoods.

What should runners know on race day for the TopCity Half Marathon (Topeka)?

Aid stations at approx miles 1.5, 3, 5.5, 7.5, 10 and 11.5, with portable toilets at miles 3 and 7.5. 4.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Riverside
  • Parkland
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
16 minutes per mile pace required (approx 3h30m for the half) to satisfy city permit requirements for street closures
Qualification status
No Boston qualifier or other championship qualifying status stated.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
Aid stations at approx miles 1.5, 3, 5.5, 7.5, 10 and 11.5, with portable toilets at miles 3 and 7.5.
Medal
Finisher medal awarded to all participants
Finisher tee
Participant race t-shirt included

Access and course status

Start
Evergy Plaza, 630 S Kansas Ave, downtown Topeka
Finish
Evergy Plaza, 630 S Kansas Ave, downtown Topeka

Course facts

Surface
Paved
Landmarks
Evergy Plaza, Shunga Trail, Shunganunga Creek, Tortilla Jack's
Notable features
  • Post-race beverages from Chaos Coffee and Iron Rail Brewing (beer for participants over 21), plus sponsor-filled participant goodie bags
  • Runs along the popular paved Shunga (Shunganunga Creek) recreational trail while showcasing Topeka's neighborhoods

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 55Favourability /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.