MARATHON DETAILS
Race Information
START TIME:
8:00 AM on Sunday, November 23, 2025
RACE LOCATION:
Overland Park, Kansas
Corporate Woods Office Park, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66210
MARATHON DETAILS + COURSE
Course Details: Once again, we will start next to the building across the street from Founders Park and enjoy a 5K street loop to give everyone enough time to spread out before getting on the trail. At the 3.3 mile mark, the 10K, half marathon, and marathon will get on the sidewalk trail to briefly head west and then go east on the Indian Creek Trail for an out & back section. The 10K will retrace its steps on the sidewalk trail in Corporate Woods before finishing back on the street while the half marathon and marathon finish with an out & back section heading west on the Indian Creek Trail.
The half marathon will turn around east of Quivira on the trail, while the marathon will first traverse an out & back section up to 133rd & Greenwood and then make its way to Mid America Nazarene before turning around to head straight back to Corporate Woods. Both the half marathon and marathon will finish back on the street for the final part of their courses.
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.
The marathon has a 6 hour time limit. If you are unable to finish on time or have sustained an injury, please find a first responder on the course, stop at the nearest aid station, and/or find a Garmin SmartPacer, and we will arrange transportation back to the finish.
This year, 2025, we’re requiring an early start at 7:00 AM for marathoners who expect to finish in 5 hours or longer. Don’t worry—if you’re a bit faster and end up starting early, it won’t affect your chip time, so we’re not going to strictly enforce the start time. The main point is to let runners planning to take 5 hours or more know that they should aim to start at 7 AM. Many runners prefer this early start so they can finish sooner and enjoy the post-race festivities!
What’s the plan for the early start?
- A 5:00 hour pacer will lead the early group, along with pacers for 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, and 6:00.
- A lead bike will guide the early starters from the start line straight to the trail, just 1/10th mile in.
- Early starters will take a separate out-and-back trail route before joining the main course at the official 3.4-mile mark.
- After that, the remaining 22.8 miles will follow the regular course that everyone else runs.
So, essentially, the early starters will swap a road section for a scenic trail section.
All courses offer stunning scenic views and maintain the spirit of Gobbler Grind’s 32nd edition! Be prepared to enjoy a delightful street course and explore Johnson County’s most iconic paved creek trail.
MARATHON ENTRY FEE (PER PERSON)
2025 Pricing
DISTANCE | EARLY BIRD1/1- 3/1 | REGULAR3/2-9/1 | LATE9/2-11/15 | RACE WEEK11/16 – 11/22 | RACE DAY11/23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $89 | $99 | $109 | $119 | $129 |
Giveaways
Marathon participants will receive:
- A long sleeve 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:
- All aid stations will have water and gatorade, select aid stations will have gels pending the distance you are participating in.
- Multiple aid stations at the 1.9, 4, 5.3, 7.3, 9.1, 11.3, 13.2, 14.6, 15.9, 18, 19.4, 20.6, 22.7, and 24.5-mile marks. GU gels will be provided at the 11.3 & 13.2-mile marks and at the 10.6 St. Andrew’s Christian Church aid station.
Restrooms:
- Start/Finish Restrooms: Located at the east end of the main parking lot.
- Port-a-Potties: Available at the 1.9, 3.2, 7.3, 11.8, 12.7, 14.6, 19.4, and 24.5-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. Meet your pacers HERE
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.
Live results will posted HERE after the race.
Historical results and photos can be found HERE.
Virtual Runners
If you cannot run the race because of a family emergency, a change in work schedule, or a stuffy nose, you don’t have to worry about forfeiting your registration fee, shirt and finisher medal.
A virtual race is one you run yourself, where you want and when you want. If you unfortunately need to transfer to a virtual runner, please contact us by no later than November 13, 2024 at 3pm to let us know so we can switch your registration.
If you are participating in the race as a virtual participant, you or a friend can pick up your packet, shirt and finisher medal at packet pickup. Tell the volunteers you are a virtual runner and look for the Virtual Runner sign. We will have your packet pulled ahead of time. DO NOT GO TO A COMPUTER to have a bib number assigned to you! Complete the distance whenever and wherever is convenient.
If you are unable to pick up your packet before the race, please contact us to let us know you want your packet you will have the opportunity to pick up your packet at an agreed upon date, time, and location. Packets, bibs, shirts, and medals can be shipped. Please reach out to us via email Subject Line: GOBBLER GRIND MAIL VIRTUAL PACKET
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+
If you placed overall or first through third your age group, the awards ceremony will start at tent before you leave.
The Awards Tent will be located within the Finish Line Festival area close to the DJ. If you placed in the top 3 overall or in your age group go to the Awards Tent immediately to claim your award.
Don’t even have time for that? Friends can pick up awards for you. If you are unable to pick up your award at the race, and you are local to Kansas City, please contact us with subject line: GOBBLER GRIND AWARDS to let us know you want your award and you will have the opportunity to pick up your award at an agreed upon date, time, and location in town.
Awards will not be mailed unless participant would like to pay for shipping.
Travel Details
We’re thrilled to offer our participants the best hotel rates we’ve ever secured! This year, we’ve reserved a selection of King and Double Bed rooms at an unbeatable price. Plus, we’re excited to announce late check-out—a first in Gobbler Grind history! Enjoy complimentary WiFi as part of your stay, so you can stay connected throughout the event weekend.
2025 Room Rate TBD – To take advantage of these special rates and exclusive accommodations, be sure to book your room by November 1st. Use the link below to secure your stay:
Don’t miss out on these incredible perks designed to make your race weekend comfortable and stress-free!
