Rock the parkway is a KC favorite for a reason. Year after year KC running company puts on a solid event. This race is a part of the Heartland series and is by far the best event of the three. This is the best competition your will find at a KC half marathon race. With prize money offered for the top 4 men and women, along with masters prizes. Huge metals and quality tech shirts for every runner. Wave/pulse start to really help with congestion at the begning was a great addtion.

The course is pretty flat, a slight incline around mile 10 will get you working a bit then a fast down hill finish. Lost of fun signs and neighborhoods come out to cheer on the racers. If you live in KC, you need to be doing this event!

This years event had a pretty strong head wind on the final 4 miles. I run this race looking for great competition and this year didn't disappoint. Finished the race with a new friend of mine and huge influencer Sara. Sprinting the final mile battling for second. This is the type of atmosphere that brings in PRs!