In January, Midtown KC Now hosted urban strategist ... the Classic Cup block and the Plaza Central Garage. And for all intents and purposes, it’s a surface parking lot, right?

Many of the fears raised by neighbors did come to fruition — but in neighborhoods a couple of miles to the east.

Routes for the day’s 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon races will require street closures through the Country Club Plaza, midtown and ... in the Cherry Street Garage and Rockhill Garage ...