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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.
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 PICKUP
Where is Packet Pickup 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 Pickup in Des Moines, when they pick up their IMT Des Moines Marathon packet.
Is there race day packet pickup?
For the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, there is no race day packet pickup. All runners who do not purchase the “Race Packet Mailing” option during registration MUST pick up their race packet at the Health and Fitness Expo on October 16 or 17, NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you are unable to attend the IMT Des Moines Marathon packet pickup during the normal packet pickup hours, please contact the IMT Des Moines Marathon at info@desmoinesmarathon.com.
How do I add the “Race Packet Mailing” option to an existing Garmin Kansas City Marathon registration?
The deadline to add the “Race Packet Mailing” option to an existing registration is October 1:
Begin by logging into your RunSignUp account.
Click the circular icon with the headshot in the upper right corner of the screen & select “Profile”
Locate “Kansas City Marathon” under Upcoming Events on the next page, select “Manage Registration” to the right of the event.
From the next page, select to edit your registration Add-Ons and add “Race Packet Mailing”
Can someone else pickup my packet?
If you are unable to pick up your I-35 Challenge packet at the Health & Fitness Expo in Kansas City, someone may retrieve it on your behalf. Your designated pickup person just needs their photo ID and your registration confirmation number at the time of packet pickup.
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.
If you need additional support before, during or after the race, or have a question that is not answered in the FAQ, please contact info@sportkc.org.