Plaza 10K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · Virtual 10K
From the Organizer
The Plaza 10K is Kansas City’s premier stand-alone 10K. This flat and fast course runs along the banks of Brush Creek and through the heart of the iconic Country Club Plaza, making it the perfect race to chase a new PR.
The Plaza 10K benefits Saint Luke's Homecare & Hospice. After the race, enjoy live music, great food from Kansas City restaurants, and a fun post-race celebration near Brush Creek. Participants will also receive a high-quality race shirt and a finisher’s medal.
See more details about the Plaza 10K at www.plaza10k.com.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kansas City Downtown Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kansas City, MO
Population
508,233
as of 2023
Elevation
754 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Plaza 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
97
Days to train
- Race
- Plaza 10K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Plaza 10K?
- Plaza 10K is a running race held in Kansas City, Missouri on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Plaza 10K?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri at Country Club Plaza, 300 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Plaza 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Plaza 10K
Sep 13, 2026