TopCity Half Marathon
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Topeka, Kansas
The Experience
Join us for the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K on May 2nd, 2026. The Top City Half Marathon & 5k aims to be a premiere event that enhances the health, wellness and culture of Topeka. The route takes you on the popular Shunga running trail, while also showcasing the neighborhoods of Kansas’ TopCity.
Every participant receives a participant race T-Shirts, a finisher medal, participant bags filled with sponsorship goodies, and access to post race beverages from Chaos Coffee and Iron Rail Brewing (if over 21)! This is more than a race; this is a celebration of our amazing city!
Please note, to allow us to satisfy city permit requirements for street closures, half marathon participants must maintain a pace of 16 minutes per mile or faster.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 5/2/2026 07:30
Start Location
630 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:06:43
9:40/mi pace
1:19:37
6:05/mi pace
263
43% female · 57% male
18 states
Avg age: 40
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:20
Top 25%
2:27:35
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
70°F
☽
Avg Low
51°F
☂
Precip
0.17 in
🍃
Wind
13.9 mph
More races in Kansas
The Experience
Join us for the TopCity Half Marathon & 5K on May 2nd, 2026. The Top City Half Marathon & 5k aims to be a premiere event that enhances the health, wellness and culture of Topeka. The route takes you on the popular Shunga running trail, while also showcasing the neighborhoods of Kansas’ TopCity.
Every participant receives a participant race T-Shirts, a finisher medal, participant bags filled with sponsorship goodies, and access to post race beverages from Chaos Coffee and Iron Rail Brewing (if over 21)! This is more than a race; this is a celebration of our amazing city!
Please note, to allow us to satisfy city permit requirements for street closures, half marathon participants must maintain a pace of 16 minutes per mile or faster.
Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 5/2/2026 07:30
Start Location
630 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:06:43
9:40/mi pace
1:19:37
6:05/mi pace
263
43% female · 57% male
18 states
Avg age: 40
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:20
Top 25%
2:27:35
Top 75%