Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
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.
| Kansas Marathons |
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Rockin K Trail MarathonMarquette, KS04/05/2025 |  Hilly 18 Finishers |
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Eisenhower MarathonAbilene, KS04/18/2026 |  Mostly Flat87 Finishers |
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Garmin Olathe MarathonOlathe, KS04/25/2026 |  Rolling Hills454 Finishers |
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Pioneer MarathonColby, KS04/26/2025 | Mostly Flat7 Finishers |
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Little Apple MarathonManhattan, KS10/05/2024 |  Very Flat65 Finishers |
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Prairie Fire MarathonWichita, KS10/11/2026 | Mostly Flat382 Finishers |
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Salina Crossroads MarathonSalina, KS11/07/2026 | Mostly Flat548 Finishers |
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Gobbler Grind MarathonOverland Park, KS11/22/2026 | Rolling Hills219 Finishers |
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