Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveyard 5k | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 1-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Cemetery Tour | – | Oct 24, 202610:30 AM | $15 | 30 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Graveyard 5k: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 24.
- 1-Mile Fun Run: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 24.
- Cemetery Tour: $15 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas City runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 32:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Graveyard 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4900 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64127
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:57 or better, the top quarter in 34:41, and half the field in 46:15; the last tenth came in after 1:01:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 45:45 | 22:35 |
| 20-29 | 28:59 | 27:26 |
| 30-39 | 29:06 | 25:58 |
| 40-49 | 30:50 | 44:20 |
| 50-59 | 30:11 | 36:36 |
| 60-69 | 48:06 | 37:39 |
| 70+ | 54:18 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 27 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 181 to 229 finishers, and the median time rose from 43:33 to 46:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 229 (+5%) | 46:15 | under 27:57 | 21:25 |
| 2024 | 219 (+21%) | 46:27 | under 30:19 | 21:52 |
| 2023 | 181 | 43:33 | under 29:47 | 21:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:41, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4900 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64127Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 860 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2017 (Oct 7, 2017)
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Quick answers
- When is Graveyard 5k Run & Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 229 runners finished the Graveyard 5k; the median finish was 46:15 and the winner ran 21:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:41, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 4900 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64127.
From the organizers
Join us at historic Elmwood Cemetery for the 9th Annual Graveyard 5K on Saturday, October 24th!
This one-of-a-kind run winds entirely through the beautiful grounds of Elmwood Cemetery—home to some of Kansas City’s most notable figures—and supports vital preservation and maintenance efforts.
Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to announce a 1-mile fun run for all ages and age group winners! We will also have fun activities to enjoy post-race.
Some fun facts about Elmwood Cemetery include:
🎃 Keep an eye out for the headstone of Americus McKim, the owner of KC's first professional baseball team, The Kansas City Unions. Without him, we wouldn't be able to cheer on the Royals today!