

Leave a Legacy Spirit 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Garden City, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 61 percent above a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 124 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:00 and men in 32:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the Spirit 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 2,920 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
410 E. Spruce, Garden City, KS 67846
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 90°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
- 410 E. Spruce, Garden City, KS 67846Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,920 feet
- Included with entry
- Race t-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Leave a Legacy Spirit 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kansas?
- At $50, entry is about 61 percent above a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 410 E. Spruce, Garden City, KS 67846.
From the organizers
The Spirit 5K road race is back for 2026! Make plans to join in person in Garden City, Kansas on October 3, 2026.
The Spirit 5K is certified by the USA Track & Field Organization. This race allows individuals and teams the opportunity to win cash and prizes while honoring their loved ones throughout their epic journey to the finish line. Proceeds from the race fund the Leave a Legacy Foundation’s mission to improve cancer care resources in southwest Kansas. 100% of proceeds remain in this region. Join us in our efforts to "Leave A Legacy" by making an impact in our community.
USA Track & Field Certification
Spirit 5K: KS22030TJD.
**No dogs allowed**