The Kansas City Marathon is an annual marathon held in Kansas City, Missouri. It is one of the largest marathons in the United States, with over 20,000 participants in 2022. The marathon was first held in 1990, and has been held every year since then. The course is a loop course that starts and finishes at the Kansas City Convention Center. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and is also a member of the World Marathon Majors.
The Kansas City Marathon is an important event for the city of Kansas City. It brings in millions of dollars in revenue each year, and it also helps to promote the city as a healthy and active community. The marathon is also a major fundraiser for local charities.