I-35 CHALLENGE

Presented by the Half Fanatics & Marathon Maniacs

TWO RACES - TWO CITIES - TWO STATES - ONE EPIC WEEKEND

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL RACE INFORMATION

What is the I-35 Challenge?  
The I-35 Challenge is a partnership between the Garmin Kansas City Marathon and the IMT Des Moines Marathon. The two events take place on the same weekend in October. The goal of the challenge is to complete both races.

What are the options? 
Full Marathon Challenge 
- Participants who register to run the full marathon in Kansas City AND the full marathon in Des Moines.  
Half Marathon Challenge  
- Participants who register to run the half marathon in Kansas City AND the half marathon in Des Moines.
Half Marathon – Full Marathon Challenge
- Participants who register to run the half marathon in Kansas City and the full marathon in Des Moines OR Participants who register to run the full marathon in Kansas City and the half marathon in Des Moines.  

NOTE: When registering for the I-35 Challenge, you will not need to select a specific combination. The I-35 Challenge registration will apply for any event combination between the two races.   

If you need additional support before, during or after the races, please contact info@sportkc.org and someone will be in contact about making the necessary accommodations.

REGISTRATION

How do I participate?  
Click here to register for the I-35 Challenge 

Do you offer refunds?  
No, refunds will not be allowed.  

What do I get for completing the I-35 Challenge? 
For completing the I-35 Challenge, participants will receive the following: Garmin Kansas City Marathon participant shirt, Garmin Kansas City Marathon finisher medal, IMT Des Moines Marathon participant shirt, IMT Des Moines Marathon finisher medal, I-35 Challenge participant shirt, I-35 Challenge finisher medal  

PACKET PICK UP

Where is packet pick Up located?  
I-35 Challenge participants will pick up their I-35 Challenge packet, along with their Garmin Kansas City Marathon packet, in Kansas City at the Health & Fitness Expo. 

I-35 Challenge participants will also check in at the IMT Des Moines Marathon packet pick Up in Des Moines, when they pick up their IMT Des Moines Marathon packet.  

Is race day packet pick up allowed?  
Packet pick up for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon must take place at the Health & Fitness Expo.  Race day packet pick up is not available.   
If you are unable to attend the IMT Des Moines Marathon packet pick up during the normal packet pick up hours, please contact the IMT Des Moines Marathon at info@desmoinesmarathon.com.

T-SHIRTS & MEDALS

Where do I get the I-35 Challenge shirt? 
The I-35 Challenge shirt will be handed out in Kansas City at packet pick up in addition to the Garmin Kansas City Marathon participant shirt.  

Where do I get the I-35 Challenge finisher medal? 
The medal will be given to the participants who cross the finish line in Des Moines in addition to the IMT Des Moines Marathon finisher medal.