KC marathon has undergone many changes in the last couple years. Changing of race directors to an actual member of the KC running community was a huge step up. Dave has brought on Garmin as the title sponsor, continues to add new and exciting features and brings out the best that KC has to offer its racers.

New course, its hard to get an extremely flat fast course in KC area but the new course offers a great fast down hill finish. Neighborhoods and local business compete in cheer stations that include all kinds of themes an excitements. There are multiple live concerts going on along the race course.

5 race distances, there is something for everyone. I really love that KC marathon has moved their expo to union station. A beautiful spacious venue with a lot of history here in KC. I love that our out of town visitors now have this added to their experience. I love the shirt designs this year as well. KC Marathon partnered with Lululemon for some awesome, high quality logo merchandise as well. I am in love with my lululemon, KC leggings.

There is a race with in a race add this year with a smaller chunk of the course having additional timing mats. The winners of this race brought how a new Garmin watch! I am in love with that idea.

Getting close parking and porta potty access has never been an issue for me. The course it self winds though many of KCs historic and popular spots.