I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Kansas City, MO
Venue
Kansas City, MO & Des Moines, IA
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $355.00
Events
I-35 Challenge - Kansas City Marathon & Des Moines Marathon, I-35 Challenge - Kansas City Marathon & Des Moines Half Marathon, I-35 Challenge - Kansas City Half Marathon & Des Moines Marathon, I-35 Challenge - Kansas City Half Marathon & Des Moines Half Marathon, I-35 Challenge ONLY (already signed up for KC and Des Moines)
Includes
I-35 Challenge Participant Shirt | T-Shirt
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The I-35 Challenge takes place October 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, with events extending into Des Moines, Iowa. This running event offers multiple entry options, with registration fees ranging from $35 to $355 depending on your chosen distance and package. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM, giving you an early start to your day. With venues across two states, you'll want to arrange accommodations strategically based on which event distance you're running. Whether you're traveling from out of state or driving up from within the region, plan your hotel stay to minimize travel time to the start line and account for the multi-state layout of this Challenge.

From the Race Organizer
The I-35 Challenge is a partnership between the Garmin Kansas City Marathon and IMT Des Moines Marathon , offering the challenge of completing both races on concurrent weekends. Participants can do any of the following combinations of events to complete the I-35 Challenge: Marathon in Kansas City and Marathon in Des Moines Marathon in Kansas City and Half Marathon in Des Moines Half Marathon in Kansas City and Marathon in Des Moines Half Marathon in Kansas City and Half Marathon in Des Moines

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO?

I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Kansas City, Missouri.

Where is I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO held?

I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO is held at Kansas City, MO & Des Moines, IA in Kansas City, Missouri.

Where can I find hotels near I-35 Challenge 2026 — Kansas City, MO?

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