Events
Half Marathon
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.ozrun.org.
Place
Olathe, KS US 66062
Description
Join us for a marathon, half marathon, 10k or family run through the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event, which began in 2003 as the Olathe Marathon, and is now hosted by Garmin at their world headquarters. The city of Olathe is just 20 minutes southwest of downtown Kansas City, located in Johnson County, Kansas. Come experience our Midwest charm in the Land of Oz!
Race Contact Info
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RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Garmin Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K in the land of Oz.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Expo and Packet Pickup Information
The 2024 Race Expo will the held at the Ball Event Center
21350 W. 153rd St., Olathe, KS 66061
3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024
Race day packet pickup is on Saturday, April 20, at the Garmin World Headquarters, located at 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS beginning at 6:30am. There is no race day registration.
Awards
Trophies will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female finishers. Trophies will also be presented to the 1st place male and female masters (over 40 years old) finisher.
Age-group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and 85 and over.
The overall and masters trophy recipients are not eligible for age group awards (no double-dipping).
Overall winners in both male and female categories per the marathon, half marathon and 10k are as follows:
Marathon Top Finishers in Male and Female Category will receive a Garmin Forerunner 745, the Top Half Marathon Finishers in Male and Female Category – Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, and the Top 10K Finishers in Male and Female Category will receive a Garmin Forerunner 55.
The awards ceremony for the overall and masters winners will be as soon as the official results are confirmed.
AGE GROUP awards will be given out at a LATER DATE. Pick up for the AGE GROUP awards will be at the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, date is TBD (no more than 2 weeks after Race Day). If you’re not local, and/or cannot pick up your AGE GROUP award, we will mail it to you. Contact marathon@olathe.org, with the subject line “Mailing of Age Group Award”.
The age group and 1st masters awards will be determined by chip time.
Pace Team members of the SmartPace Team will be listed on the results, but will not count towards awards.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be placed along the course about every 1.5 to 2.5 miles. For locations, please check route map. Port-a-Potties will be placed along the course at or near each aid station. Water and Gatorade will be provided at each aid station and GU is available at 3 to 6 Aid Stations.
Gear Check
Gear check will be located near the starting line for any gear you want to leave. Your gear will be secured in a plastic sack and your bib number will need to be written on the sack with the marker provided at the tent. The volunteers in the gear check tent will help you secure items and stay with items during the race.
Any bags left unattended in the festival area will be subject to search. If you discard an item on the course, it will most likely not be returned. Any unclaimed items left after the end of the race will be donated to charity.
Safety
Races are limited to registered participants only. No baby strollers/joggers, rollerblades, bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards or dogs are allowed on the course. Non-compliance will result in disqualification. The Olathe Law Enforcement Officers, course monitors, and volunteers will control traffic during the race. All runners should always exercise caution during their race.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Directions
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