Kids Mile Boys & Girls (K - 8th Grade), Middle School Girls Elite Mile (Must have a qualifying time of 7 minutes or under), Middle School Boys Elite Mile (Must have a qualifying time of 5:45 or under), High School Girls Elite Mile (Must have a qualifying time of 5:59 or under), High School Boys Elite Mile (Must have a qualifying time of 4:59 or under), Womens Open & Masters Mile (Under 7 minutes to qualify)
The KC Metro Mile Championship takes place on June 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at 9301 State Line Rd. This running event features a 1-mile distance and typically starts at 5:15 PM. Entry is $20.00. The mile format makes this an ideal race for runners looking to test their speed or transition into racing after a training block, with a straightforward distance that rewards both tactical running and finishing strength.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for a fun night on the track at the 2026 Kansas City Metro Mile Championships presented by KC Running Company, Mizuno, and B and B Race KC. The KC Metro Mile Championships will pit top talent from the area against each other in one of the best competitions of the year! The Kids Miles and new Community Mile are non-qualifier events and open to everyone. The qualifier events have a limited number of entries available, this year we will separate out all entries in the qualifier events to create the best races possible, no race will have more than 24 entries. Our goal is to have multiple divisions for High School Athletes. Entrants must submit a recent time during registration in order to qualify for those races. All times submitted will be verified. If your qualifying time does not make the final cut for your race, you will be refunded your entry fees. 800M Showcase athletes must apply be submitting times to stevenb@kcrunningcompany.com For the Elite Male and Elite Female miles, the top 20 submitted times will be eligible to compete. 2026 Schedule of Events The 2026 Event will feature 21 races! We will try to stay on schedule with the schedule posted below. Please arrive at least one hour prior to the start of your race. Race 1 - Community Mile - 5:15PM Race 2 - Kids 9 & Under - 5:30PM Race 3 - Kids 10 & Up - 5:45PM Race 4 - Men's Masters - 6:00PM Race 5 - Women's Open - 6:10PM Race 6 - Men's Open - 6:20PM Race 7 - High School Boys Open Heat 1 - 6:30PM Race 8 - High School Boys Open Heat 2 - 6:40PM Race 9 - Middle School Girls Elite - 6:55PM Race 10 - Middle School Boys Elite - 7:10PM Race 11 - High School Girls Silver - 7:25PM Race 12 - High School Boys Bronze - 7:40PM Race 13 - High School Girls 800M Showcase - 7:50PM Race 14 - High School Boys 800M Showcase - 8:00PM Race 15 - High School Boys Silver - 8:15PM Race 16 - High School Girls Gold - 8:30PM Race 17 - High School Boys Gold - 8:45PM Race 18 - High School Girls Elite - 9:00PM Race 19 - High School Boys Elite - 9:15PM Race 20 - Elite Women - 9:30PM Race 21 - Elite Men - 9:45PM Day of Packet Pickup: Rockhurst HS Track Entrance 4PM - 8PM
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When is KC Metro Mile Championship 2026 — Kansas City, MO?
KC Metro Mile Championship 2026 — Kansas City, MO takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Kansas City, Missouri.
Where is KC Metro Mile Championship 2026 — Kansas City, MO held?
KC Metro Mile Championship 2026 — Kansas City, MO is held at 9301 State Line Rd. in Kansas City, Missouri.
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