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Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Kansas has 8 active marathons this year. Races are most common in April, October, and November. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or rolling hills. Typical race day temperatures range from 42°F to 61°F.
Popular races include the Salina Crossroads Marathon, Garmin Olathe Marathon, and Prairie Fire Marathon. 6 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Eisenhower Marathon — 13.8% BQ and Gobbler Grind Marathon — 7.8% BQ.
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Rockin K Trail MarathonMarquette, KS04/05/2025 | ![]() Hilly![]() 18 Finishers |
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Eisenhower MarathonAbilene, KS04/18/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 87 Finishers |
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Garmin Olathe MarathonOlathe, KS04/25/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 454 Finishers |
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Pioneer MarathonColby, KS04/26/2025 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 7 Finishers |
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Little Apple MarathonManhattan, KS10/05/2024 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 65 Finishers |
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Prairie Fire MarathonWichita, KS10/11/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 382 Finishers |
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Salina Crossroads MarathonSalina, KS11/07/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 548 Finishers |
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Gobbler Grind MarathonOverland Park, KS11/22/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 219 Finishers |
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