How hilly is the Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz?
The Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 271 m.
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- 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
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 66/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 verified facts
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed, Trail
- Scenery
- City, Countryside, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz route go?
The Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz route starts at Garmin World Headquarters, 1200 E. 151st St. Olathe, KS 66062 and finishes at Garmin World Headquarters, 1200 E. 151st St. Olathe, KS 66062 (same as start). Underfoot, expect mix of city streets and paved trails ('the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe'). It passes Garmin World Headquarters, Christ Community Church, Olathe Northwest High School, Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex and Prairie Star Parkway Trailhead.
What should runners know on race day for the Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz?
Gear check is located near the starting line; gear check closes at 1:00 p.m. on race day and all bags must be collected before that time. The course is not fully closed to traffic; city officials cone and monitor the course rather than closing roads outright. Wave start with corrals seeded by estimated finish time and SmartPacer flags. SmartPace Team pacers provide on-course pacing support (pacers do not count toward awards). Top overall male and female finishers receive Garmin watches: Forerunner 970 (marathon), Forerunner 570 (half), and Forerunner 165 Music (10K). Chip timing throughout.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Countryside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 271 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Over 3,000 runners in 2024 (record participation); previously drew over 4,300 participants from all 50 states and 10 countries in 2018
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Cut-off
- 6.5 hours of course support starting when the last corral is released; runners must maintain a 14-minute-per-mile pace
- Qualification status
- Boston Marathon qualifier; the Boston Marathon accepts qualifying times from the Garmin Olathe Marathon. The full and half marathon courses are USATF certified and sanctioned.
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- wave start with corrals seeded by estimated finish time and SmartPacer flags
- Pacers
- SmartPace Team pacers provide on-course pacing support (pacers do not count toward awards)
- Bag drop
- Gear check is located near the starting line; gear check closes at 1:00 p.m. on race day and all bags must be collected before that time.
- Closed roads
- The course is not fully closed to traffic; city officials cone and monitor the course rather than closing roads outright.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packets distributed at the Expo (no mailing); another person may collect your packet. Race-day packet pickup available after 6:00 a.m. near the start/finish.
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Finishers receive a finisher's medal
- Finisher tee
- Participants receive a participant T-shirt
Access and course status
- Start
- Garmin World Headquarters, 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062
- Finish
- Garmin World Headquarters, 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062 (same as start)
Course facts
- Surface
- Mix of city streets and paved trails ('the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe')
- Landmarks
- Garmin World Headquarters, Christ Community Church, Olathe Northwest High School, Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex, Prairie Star Parkway Trailhead, Northwood Trails Access Park, Heritage Elementary School
- Notable features
- Wizard of Oz themed race ('Land of Oz') presented by Garmin and organized by VisitOlathe / the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau. Top overall male and female finishers receive Garmin watches: Forerunner 970 (marathon), Forerunner 570 (half), and Forerunner 165 Music (10K)
- top 3 overall and top masters (40+) receive trophies, with age-group awards. Chip timing throughout. A Munchkin Marathon for kids age 12 and under starts at 8:30 a.m
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 6 mmTypical rainfall
- 66Favourability /100