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Thank you for joining us for the 5th Annual TopCity Half Marathon and 5K presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.

We are looking at dates for 2025 and will post an update as soon as we have on.
TopCity Half Marathon & 5k on Saturday, April 2025 7:30AM.

2025 Registration

A half marathon showcasing the historic neighborhoods of Kansas’ TopCity. 

About

The Top City Half Marathon & 5k aims to be a premiere event that enhances the health,  wellness and culture of Topeka. Our mission is to create a memorable event from start to finish, delivering an experience that ignites and engages the community.

2023-2024 TopCity Run Board

Marc Price – Race Director
Misty Price – Finance Director
Becky Arensdorf – Marketing/Social Media
Kate Cooley – Marketing/Social Media
Scott Gales – Sponsorships
Alexandra Richards – Logistics
Candis Stiles – Volunteer Coordinator
Joe Vawter – Food & Beverage

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE END?

Yes, we will have food and drinks for all participants at the end of the race at Evergy Plaza.

WHERE DOES THE RACE START? WHERE DOES IT END?

The half marathon event will start at 7:30AM at Evergy Plaza in the 600 block of Kansas Ave. The 5k event will start at 8:00AM at Evergy Plaza. Both races finish at Evergy Plaza.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

We will run in the rain, cold or snow. However, if it is unsafe to run/walk, the race director reserves the right to cancel the race.

WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND? CAN I GET A REFUND?

There will be no refunds of registration fees for the race for any reason.

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE?

You can register online by clicking here. There will be an opportunity to register in person on race day if we have not reached our race day in person cap.

WHAT IF MY NAME IS SPELLED WRONG, MY AGE IS WRONG, ETC.?

Email marc@topcity.run to make the necessary changes to your registration.

I REGISTERED BUT CAN’T PARTICIPATE – CAN I STILL PICK UP MY T-SHIRT?

Yes. Please email marc@topcity.run to make arrangements.

I WON’T BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. MAY I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO NEXT YEAR OR GIVE IT TO A FRIEND?

We do not allow deferral of registrations to next year and there are no refunds.

I HAVE A FRIEND WHO WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. HOW CAN THEY HELP?

Please go to the volunteer page for more information on volunteer needs and to sign up.

IS THERE A COURSE TIME LIMIT?

Half marathon participants must maintain a pace of 16 minutes per mile or faster. Failure to do so may result in participants being asked to leave the street and move to the sidewalk or shoulder on the course, and you may have limited access to aid stations, performers or vendors, including food and drink at the finish line.

CAN A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER PICK UP MY PACKET?

Yes

ARE PARTICIPANTS ALLOWED TO PUSH STROLLERS IN THE RACE? ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

No, the streets are narrow for much of the early part of the race and the congestion is too great for participants to safely push a stroller or run with a dog. It is not recommended.