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Garmin Olathe Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Olathe, KS, USA
- Race Date: 04/24/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Garmin Olathe Marathon Description
The Garmin Olathe Marathon, hosted at Garmin’s world headquarters just outside Kansas City, brings a “Land of Oz” theme to a Boston-qualifying, mostly-out-and-back course through the streets and trails of Olathe, Kansas each April. Rolling hills define the route, with the biggest elevation change coming around mile 15. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, 10K, and Munchkin Marathon for kids, with SmartPace pacers on hand to help runners of every level hit their goal time. It’s a welcoming, well-organized Midwest race with over two decades of history.
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Garmin Olathe Marathon Additional Details:
The Land of Oz theme runs through every part of race weekend here, costumed volunteers staff themed aid stations, signage nods to characters from the story, and plenty of runners and spectators show up dressed the part, turning an ordinary Kansas road race into something closer to a costume party with a finish line. Aid stations keep water and Gatorade flowing throughout, with GU appearing at select stops for runners who plan their fueling around it. The commemorative medal has become something of a keepsake among regulars, paired with a tech shirt runners tend to actually wear again rather than shelve. Parking and packet pickup near Garmin’s headquarters keep logistics simple, letting the focus stay on the theme, the community turnout, and the genuinely enthusiastic crowd support along the rolling course.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Mostly Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6.5 hours (full), 4.5 hours (half)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 1,200+
Marathon: 450 to 550
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 891 ft
Elevation Loss: 891 ft
Average Temperature
- Low: 46°F
- High: 64°F
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Things to Do in Olathe, KS, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Outdoors & Trails
Heritage Park
Bike or hike the trails at Heritage Park, one of Johnson County’s largest parks with an 18-hole golf course and dog park — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
Landmark
Johnson County Historical Society Museum
Explore artifacts from the county’s founding families at the Johnson County Historical Society Museum downtown — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Museums & History
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Take a stagecoach ride and see 19th-century farm demonstrations at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm — an easy, low-impact stop after race day.
Sports & Entertainment
Kansas City Automotive Museum
See a rotating collection of vintage vehicles at the Kansas City Automotive Museum, refreshed every 4 to 6 months — a relaxed, indoor way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Lake Olathe
Take in views at the 258-acre Lake Olathe, with a swim beach, marina, and trails around the water — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day after racing.
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