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Rails to Riverfront

Name: Rails to Riverfront
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

calendar_today 27 Sep, 2026

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sell $35.00 – $45.00

About the Event

🏃 Registration Is Open: Rails to Riverfront 5K & 10K

Join us for the inaugural Rails to Riverfront 5K & 10K at Current Landing on Sunday, September 27, at 8:00 a.m. CT.

Whether you're chasing a new PR, running with friends and family, or simply looking for a memorable way to experience Kansas City's riverfront, this flat and fast course welcomes runners of all levels.

Beginning and ending at Current Landing, Rails to Riverfront celebrates movement, community and the continued transformation of Kansas City's riverfront. After you cross the finish line, enjoy a morning of music, food, entertainment and activations along the waterfront.

Every registered participant will receive:

👕 Commemorative race T-shirt*
🏅 Finisher medal
🎽 Official race bib
🛍️ Exclusive discount at the KC Current Shop at Country Club Plaza

Race Details
Sunday, September 27
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. CT
Location: Current Landing
Distances: 5K and 10K

Packet Pick-up
Saturday, September 26
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Team Store on Current Landing

Sunday, September 27
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Location: Current Landing

Be part of the first-ever Rails to Riverfront and experience Kansas City's riverfront in a whole new way. Registration is open now. Secure your spot today.

*Must register by Monday, September 14th to guarantee t-shirt sizing

Races Offered

Rails to Riverfront 10k

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Rails to Riverfront 5k

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Kansas City.

thermostat Temperature

17.0° / 27.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 27.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:59

nightlight Sunset

19:24

About Kansas City

Learn more about the host city, Kansas City.

Kansas City, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by both population and area. It is located on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River, within Jackson, Clay, Platte and Cass counties. It is the 37th-most populous city in the United States and sixth-most populous city in the Midwest, with a population of 508,090 at the 2020 census. The Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri–Kansas state line, is the 31st-most populous metropolitan area in the nation, at 2.25 million residents.