Kansas City's Premier Fitness & Running Training ProgramS

Join Our Kansas City Running Training Groups

Looking to train for your first marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K in Kansas City? Since 1997, The Runner’s Edge Training Program has helped runners and walkers of all levels succeed through expert coaching, supportive group training, scenic marked routes with aid stations, and safe, structured training plans. Get in great shape, reach your goals, and have fun while building lasting friendships.

Marathon Training Programs in KC

Join us year-round with seasonal training programs for all levels, from 5Ks to ultramarathons. Improve performance with speed workouts, mobility & strength classes, and pace groups for runners and walkers of all abilities.

Running Tips and Tricks

The Runner’s Hub is your go-to resource to start running or take your training to the next level. Discover how to get started, connect with our supportive running community, access a local Kansas City health directory, explore FAQs and podcasts, and stay inspired with fun and informative running facts.

Our Services

Coaching &
Training Programs

Personalized plans and coaching for all runners, we work with any pace or distance!

Pace Team
Services

Reliable pacers supporting every finish goal. Let Rner’s Edge provide your pace teams!

Course
Development

Safe, strategic, and well-designed race courses for any distance.

Race Event
Production

End-to-end planning and race-day execution in partnership with Runner’s Edge Racing

Start your marathon training with The Runner's Edge of Kansas City, the longest and largest running group

The power of numbers are incredible. We invite you! Join us for a complimentary group run to try out the Runner’s Edge and experience the best running community Kansas City has to offer.

MEET OUR GARMIN SMARTPACING TEAM

Outside of our great training programs, Runner’s Edge of Kansas City has supplied hundreds of fitness events with a solid Pace Team.

SmartPacers are an all star team of seasoned runners, specially trained to help you meet your goal. Line up with one of our free teams at the start and we will do our best to guide you to the finish on time, with a proven SmartPace strategy, good clock management, inspiration, coaching and a lot of fun. Their love of running and positive personalities will help to make the most of your half or full marathon.