Bodies Race Company - Kansas City

Kansas City, United States • 2 Aug 2026

Event details

The Heatwave Half Marathon - Kansas City is scheduled for August 2, 2026 in Kansas City, MO (location listed as TBD, postal code 64030). The event program includes a variety of distances and formats:

  • 1 Mile
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half-Marathon

Other event options listed are a Kids Dash, Half-Marathon Relay, Volunteer Then Run, and a Virtual Race.

Registration, awards and logistics

Entry fees are shown in the range $17 - $42, with youth pricing noted for 5K/10K (age 12 and under at $17). Standard registration items include a designer shirt, custom finisher medal, and chip timing with live results for timed events. Additional included items listed are free photos and Kona Ice at the finish line.

Timed events (5K, 10K, Half-Marathon) offer age-group awards, overall male and female awards, and masters (40+) categories. Top-three awards are listed for multiple age brackets from 10 & under up through 80+. The Kid’s Dash, 1-Mile, and Virtual events are described as untimed and do not qualify for age-group awards.

Virtual registrations include a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and mailed packet; packets are stated to ship the Wednesday after the race. The event organizer has a strict no-refund policy and states events proceed in varied weather unless the venue requires cancellation or ice hazards are present; in those cases entries may be moved to the virtual event. Course maps and parking information are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half-Marathon
21 km
Half-Marathon Relay
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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