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RACE DETAILS

Join us for a marathon, half marathon, 10k, Munchkin Marathon or Senior Walk through the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event (click here to learn more about the history!) The city of Olathe is 20 minutes southwest of downtown Kansas City, located in Johnson County, Kansas. Come experience our Midwest charm in the Land of Oz.

RACE LOCATION:
Garmin World Headquarters
1200 E. 151st St.,
Olathe, KS 66062

DATE:
Saturday, April 26, 2024 (No race day registration; those not able to attend the expo may pick-up packets at 6:00 a.m. at the course)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:00 – 7:00 a.m.	Late Packet Pick-Up near in parking garage
6:45 a.m.	Full marathon and half marathon starts
7:00 a.m.	10K starts
8:30 a.m.	Munchkin Marathon starts
9:30 a.m.	Senior walk starts

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RACE GUIDELINES

Age Limit

Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day to register for the Marathon, 12 years of age or older for the Half Marathon, and there is no age limit for the 10K. The Kids Marathon is open to all children 12 years of age or younger.

Refund or Deferral Policy

The Garmin Olathe Marathon has a No Refund/No Deferral policy. All entries are considered final. Transfers are not allowed. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Time Limit

Marathon runners will have 6.5 hours of course support starting when the last corral is released.
Half Marathon runners will have 4.5 hours of course support starting when the last corral is released.

Timing

The full marathon, half marathon, and 10K will use disposable bib chip timing attached to the back of your race bib. The chip does not activate until you cross the start line. There will be multiple split times along the course. You can track runners with the MOBILE APP.

Safety/Restrictions

Races are limited to registered participants only. No baby strollers/joggers, rollerblades, bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards or animals are allowed on the course. Non-compliance will result in disqualification. The Olathe Law Enforcement Officers, course monitors, and volunteers will control traffic during the race. All runners should always exercise caution during their race.

Gear Check

Gear check will be located near the starting line for any gear you want to leave. Your gear will be secured in a plastic sack and your bib number will need to be written on the sack with the marker provided at the tent. The volunteers in the gear check tent will help you secure items and stay with items during the race.

Any bags left unattended in the festival area will be subject to search. If you discard an item on the course, it will most likely not be returned. Any unclaimed items left after the end of the race will be donated to charity.

Awards

Trophies will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female finishers. Trophies will also be presented to the 1st place male and female masters (over 40 years old) finisher.

Age-group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:

18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85 and over.

The overall and masters trophy recipients are not eligible for age group awards (no double-dipping).

Overall winners in both male and female categories per the marathon, half marathon and 10k are as follows:

Marathon Top Finishers in Male and Female Category will receive a Garmin Forerunner 745, the Top Half Marathon Finishers in Male and Female Category – Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, and the Top 10K Finishers in Male and Female Category will receive a Garmin Forerunner 55.

The awards ceremony for the overall and masters winners will be as soon as the official results are confirmed.

AGE GROUP awards will be given out at a LATER DATE. Pick up for the AGE GROUP awards will be at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, date is TBD (no more than 2 weeks after Race Day). If you’re not local, and/or cannot pick up your AGE GROUP award, we will mail it to you. Contact marathon@olathe.org, with the subject line “Mailing of Age Group Award”.

The age group and 1st masters awards will be determined by chip time.

Pace Team members of the SmartPace Team will be listed on the results, but will not count towards awards.

Medical

Aid stations will be placed along the course about every 1.5 to 2.5 miles. For locations, please check route map. Restrooms will be placed along the course at or near each aid station. Water and Gatorade will be provided at each aid station and GU is available at 3 to 6 Aid Stations.

Olathe Fire Department and Emergency Services as well as Johnson County Med Act will be on the course and at the finish line to provide medical attention.