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Rock The Parkway 5K

The third annual Rock the Parkway is the fastest growing half marathon in the Midwest and promises to be even bigger and better in 2012! The event again offers several of the features that made it popular the first two years, plus many new benefits: •A great course along scenic Ward Parkway in Kansas City that has been voted a Best Race Course in Kansas City •Great live music along the course and at the post-event plaza at Burns & McDonnell •A high-quality adidas® technical shirt for half marathoners and gender fit cotton shirts for 5K participants •Mylar blankets for all finishers •Great food from some of Kansas City's favorite restaurants and food vendors •One of the best and largest half marathon participant medals in the area

2013 Race Winners · 2012 Results · 2011 Results

Division Clock Time Name Age State/Country
Overall Male Winner 16:48 Dale Dexter 32 Lenexa, KS US
2nd Male Winner 16:57 Scott Gillespie 23 Alpharetta, GA US
3rd Male Winner 17:27 Luke Hall 28 Kansas City, MO US
Overall Female Winner 19:21 Jennifer Kultala 42 Liberty, MO US
2nd Female Winner 20:06 Jennifer Robertson 32 Kansas City, MO US
3rd Female Winner 20:18 Danielle Bender 25 Kansas City, MO US

2013 Age-Group Winning Times · 2012 Results · 2011 Results

Division Chip Time Name State/Country Age Age-Graded
Men 40-49 20:12 Mark Westfall Kansas City, MO 48 71.86
Men 50-59 19:59 Randy McDermott 54 76.23
Men 60-69 23:32 Jeff Behrens Gladstone, MO 64 70.61
Men 70+ 28:42 Neil Grothen Hastings, NE 72 63.01
Women 40-49 23:21 Victoria Shatto Lee Summit, MO 43 66.88
Women 50-59 25:21 Paula Stegeman Vander Beek Kansas City, MO 55 70.48
Women 60-69 26:35 Joanie Starks Lawrence, KS 60 71.97
Women 70+ 32:46 Carol Smith Prarie Village, KS 70 67.96

Course Description

The Rock the Parkway course, along historic Ward Parkway, is one of the most scenic in the Midwest. The long downhill finish makes it one of the fastest. It was voted a "Best Course" by area runners  and is even better in 2012 with a loop around Loose Park for the half marathon turn around. We also removed the 10K race this year, making the finish line less congested and more enjoyable for both participants and fans.

The USATF-certified course will have five aid stations for half marathoners and one for 5K participants, along with large distance markers. Click on the map links below for a look at some of the scenery along the course.

Link to Course Map

At A Glance
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LocationKansas City, Mo
Race Distance5K
Race Date 2014April 12, 2014
  Race Date 2013  April 13, 2013
  Race Date 2012  April 14, 2012
  Race Date 2011  April 2, 2011
Start Time7:50 AM
Years Running4
Entrant Cap2,500
2013 Total Finishers2,500
Age Group Awards5 Year
ExpoYes
Entry Fee$20.00
 
Advance RegistrationOnline Registration
USATF Certified

Best Road Races Course Rating: Average

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Recommended by: Bob Anderson
I have heard a lot of great things about this race. I am going to be running it this year. My first race in Kansas since 1969.

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Rock The Parkway Half Marathon

2013 Race Winners · 2012 Results · 2011 Results

Division Clock Time Name Age State/Country
Overall Male Winner 1:07:58 Jared Abuya 36 Colorado Springs, CO US
2nd Male Winner 1:08:51 Brad Chronister 26 Rolla, MO US
3rd Male Winner 1:10:45 Matthew Chesang 31 Kansas City, KS US
Overall Female Winner 1:23:51 Kathryn Brake 23 Kansas City, MO US
2nd Female Winner 1:24:18 Christy Nielsen 37 Omaha, NE US
3rd Female Winner 1:29:06 Lettie Caldwell 36 Shawnee, KS US

2013 Age-Group Winning Times

Division Chip Time Name State/Country Age Age-Graded
Men 40-49 1:15:16 Carlos A. Vasquez 45 85.32
Men 50-59 1:20:23 Pat Merrigan 52 84.74
Men 60-69 1:33:47 Bruce Gilbert 63 80.31
Men 70+ 2:05:48 Bill Perry 70 64.19
Women 40-49 1:34:21 Joann Shipps 48 77.18
Women 50-59 1:41:49 Tricia McClain 56 79.10
Women 60-69 1:52:13 Sharon Costello 60 75.82
Women 70+ 2:41:28 Ann Nelson 77 69.28

Prize Money Breakdown

Prize Money Awards (Men & Women Combined) Amount
Open Prize Money$1,200
Masters Prize Money$600
Total Prize Money$1,800

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At A GlanceBest Road Races
LocationKansas City, Mo
Race DistanceHalf Marathon
Race Date 2014April 12, 2014
  Race Date 2013  April 13, 2013
  Race Date 2012  April 14, 2012
  Race Date 2011  April 2, 2011
Start Time7:30 AM
Entrant Cap5,500
2013 Total Finishers5,500
Total Prize Money$1,800
Age Group Awards5 Year
ExpoYes
Entry Fee$50.00
 
Advance RegistrationOnline Registration
USATF Certified
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