Half Marathon races near Olathe

Spooky Sprint - Kansas City is an annual Halloween-themed run at Longview Community College in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating those seeking a brief seasonal run or a longer morning challenge. The event features chip timing with live results, and all finishers receive race swag, including a designer shirt and custom medal. The race is included in the local Bodies Race Series, known for its family-friendly events over a competitive atmosphere. Costumes, casual runners, club runners, and families are all welcome, fitting the Halloween theme. The varied distances allow groups of different abilities to participate in the same event without completing identical course lengths. It is also listed in a Runner Recognition Program as a partner race, offering member discounts.

The Halloween Trick or Trot Run is a Halloween-themed race morning held at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or Family 1 Mile Fun Run. All distances begin simultaneously in the morning and conclude by late morning. The event is organized as a smaller, private group run, not a large chip-timed competition, with waves that close once full. The course begins and ends in Mill Creek Park. The course map is sent to participants via email rather than being published as a permanent public route. All running paces are accommodated. Children may participate with a guardian. Timing is optional; runners can use an app to track their run and submit results online for listing if desired. The Halloween theme is straightforward: complete your chosen distance, then receive free candy. Shirts and a finisher towel or giveaway are included for standard registrants.

The Gobbler Grind is a road race in Johnson County, Kansas, held annually on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Participants can choose from four distances: a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The longer races begin earlier in the morning than the shorter ones. The marathon is one of Kansas' oldest, featured on the local running calendar for nearly 30 years. It is a Boston Qualifier and a 50 State Marathon Club certified race, attracting marathon collectors and local runners from Kansas and Missouri.

Turkey Trails - Kansas City offers a Thanksgiving-themed race day with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile, and Kids Dash options. The main races utilize chip timing, providing live results and awards, while the 1 mile and Kids Dash are untimed. Participants unable to attend in person may opt for a virtual race and still receive the event merchandise. The event is designed for families and regular runners alike: children 10 and under can participate in the Kids Dash, and they can do so without charge if they forgo the shirt, bib, and medal package. The 5K and 10K also feature youth pricing for participants 12 and under. Finishers in the longer distances will receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and medal, and the finish area will offer complimentary photos and refreshments post-race.

The Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Kansas City begins in Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, offering four distances: a 1-mile family fun run, 5K, 10K, and half marathon. This holiday-themed race, titled “Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run,” is for those seeking a Christmas-season event instead of a typical road race. The Best Races organizes this event, which also provides a virtual participation option. Registration includes an eco-friendly choice for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon, excluding a shirt. Waves close upon reaching capacity, meaning participants are assigned to capped groups rather than a single open start list.