About the Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k
Ward Parkway is the kind of boulevard that makes a course feel like a tour. Tree-lined and residential, it rolls past urban parks, fountains, and distinctive architecture before tilting downhill for a long, satisfying stretch to the finish in front of a corporate campus. The terrain is mostly gentle, with enough variation to keep things interesting.
Packet pickup happens the day before at an expo on a campus in Overland Park, with parking in the garage across the street. If that does not work, race-morning pickup is available at the corner where the course begins, near the start on Ward Parkway.
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Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Half Marathon Results · 2026
3,264finishers
1:09:52winner
2:05:38median
4:05:56cutoff
Top 3: Bryce Merriman (1:09:52) · William Graham (1:10:19) · Jordan English (1:10:44)
5K Results · 2026
1,800finishers
15:16winner
35:41median
2:43:45cutoff
Top 3: Andrew Figueroa (15:16) · Brenden Duncan (15:41) · Ahmed Thabit (15:55)
The Rock The Parkway Half Marathon and 5k has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$85
5K4/10/2027 07:45$45
13.1 Miles4/10/2027 07:30$229
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