TopCity Half Marathon

Topeka, KS, USA · May 1, 2027

54°·63° high·Breezy·Dry

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54°at start

67° high

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Comfortable temps, warming through the race

Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 67°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The TopCity Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K held each spring in downtown Topeka, Kansas, starting and finishing at Evergy Plaza. The loop course passes the Kansas State Capitol and the historic Westboro, Collins, and Potwin neighborhoods before continuing to the NOTO Arts District and returning downtown. The race debuted as a virtual event in 2020, ran in person from 2023-2025, and was briefly cancelled for 2026 before organizers reinstated it.

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When is the 2027 TopCity Half Marathon?

The 2027 TopCity Half Marathon will be held on Saturday May 1, 2027.

What is the time limit for the TopCity Half Marathon?

The time limit for the TopCity Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 TopCity Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 53°F with a 13% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data

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64°F

L:53° H:64°

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0 of 4 yrs

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Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 TopCity Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	47°/59°	-	43°
2024 TopCity Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2024	67°/74°	-	65°
2023 TopCity Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	46°/61°	-	38°
2020 TopCity Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2020	51°/63°	-	47°

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