MARATHON DETAILS
Whether you’re hunting a Personal Best or eyeing a spot at the Boston Marathon, our USATF-certified course is built for speed. As a premier Kansas marathon, every mile counts toward your 50 States Marathon Club goals on a route designed to help you cross the finish line stronger than ever.
Gobbler Grind 2026 Marathon Race Information
START TIME:
7:30 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2026
RACE LOCATION:
Overland Park, Kansas
Corporate Woods Office Park, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66210
MARATHON DETAILS + COURSE
The Marathon is USATF certified and is a Boston Qualifying Marathon. If you are running this marathon as part of the 50 States Marathon Club, it will qualify you for the state of Kansas.
Races start near the building across from Founders Park with a 5K street loop to give runners space before hitting the trails. At mile 2.3, the 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon join the sidewalk trail briefly west, and then:
- 10K: Heads east on the Indian Creek Trail for an out & back section before finishing the last mile on the streets of Corporate Woods.
- Half Marathon: Heads west on the Indian Creek Trail for an out & back section with the turnaround just west of Pflumm Rd before returning to Corporate Woods to finish on the street.
- Marathon: Follows the same west out & back section on the Indian Creek Trail as the Half Marathon before splitting off at the 12.9 mile mark to do an east out & back section on the Trail and then one final west out & back section on the Trail before returning to Corporate Woods and finishing on the street.
All races will enjoy lots of nice fall foliage!
Trail Guidelines – Please stay on the right side of the trail once you see your fellow race participants heading back. Also, be sure to carefully navigate the white spray chalked cracks in the trail.
| Early BirdDec 15 – Mar 1 | $79 |
| Spring RateMar 2 – Jun 1 | $89 |
| Summer RateJun 2 – Sep 1 | $99 |
| Fall RateSep 2 – Oct 1 | $109 |
| Late RegistrationOct 2 – Nov 1 | $119 |
| Race MonthNov 2 – Nov 15 | $129 |
| Race WeekNov 16 – Nov 21 | $139 |
Race Amenities & Giveaways
Marathon participants will receive:
- Race t-shirt.
- Customized marathon finisher medal, race bib, and magnet!
- Post-race snacks, hydration, and amenities from our partners/sponsors.
- Complimentary race photos.
- Dedicated Pace Team support for specific finish times aka Garmin Smart Pace Team.
- Qualification for the State of Kansas to the 50 States Marathon Club.
- Opportunity to qualify for Boston Marathon.
Aid Stations and Restrooms
Aid Stations on the Gobbler Grind Course:
- All aid stations will have water and Gatorade with gels provided at the 13.5 & 14.7 mile aid station as well as the 20.5 & 21.1 mile aid station.
- Multiple aid stations at the 1.5, 4, 5.7, 7.6, 9.7, 11.5, 13.5, 14.7, 16.8, 18.6, 20.5, 21.1, 23, and 24.8 mile marks.
- Look for electrolyte chews, Vaseline, and Anti-Cramp Foam at all aid stations as well!
Restrooms:
- Start/Finish Restrooms: Located at the east end of the main parking lot.
- Port-a-Potties: Available at the 1.8, 2.5, 4, 5.7, 9.7, 11.5, 12.9, 15.3, 16.8, 18.6, 23, and 24.8 mile marks.
Garmin SmartPace Team
SmartPacers are an all star team of seasoned runners, specially trained to help you meet your goal. Line up with one of our professional teams at the start and we do our best to guide you to the finish on time. They pace with a proven SmartPace strategy, good clock management, inspiration, coaching and a lot of fun. Their love of running and positive personalities will help to make the most of your half or full marathon.
Our pacers are volunteers who are running with you because they know first-hand the the satisfaction that comes with finishing strong after you run a smart race. Your SmartPace team spirit will make the tough going fun during any condition!
The Garmin SmartPacing Team promises to help you have a great time while running a great time on a great course.
In the marathon, we will have pacers for the following times 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, and 6:00.
Results and Photos
The races will be timed using a standard bib timing chip technology. Participants can opt-in receive live tracking updates posted to Facebook, Twitter, or SMS Text Message when they sign up for race. Sign up for live tracking!
If you have not signed up for results sent to your phone, you can go to the results tent to look up your bib number and results.
Age Group Awards
Awards will be given in each distance to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to the top three finishers in the following age groups:
19 & under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Placed in the Top 3 Overall or in your Age Group? Head to the Awards Tent near the DJ at the Finish Line Festival to claim your prize.
Can’t stay? A friend may pick up your award for you.
Local Pick-up: Email us with the subject “GOBBLER GRIND AWARDS” to arrange a local pick-up in Kansas City.
Shipping: Awards will not be mailed unless the participant pays for shipping.
Hotel & Travel Details
We’re thrilled to offer Gobbler Grind participants the best hotel rates we’ve ever secured at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Kansas City/Overland Park!
We’ve secured an exclusive rate of $147/night with no minimum stay required.
Your Stay Includes:
- Late Check-Out: 1:00 PM (Exclusive to Gobbler Grind runners!)
- Perks: Free parking and in-room Wi-Fi.
- Rewards: Earn 3x Hilton Honors Planner Points.
