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Nativity Knight Flight 2026

Date
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Start time
5:15 PM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $15
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Fun RunKidsOct 1, 20265:15 PM$20–
5K5KOct 1, 20265:15 PM$25–
Tot TrotKidsOct 1, 20265:15 PM$15–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until Oct 2.
  • 5K: $25 until Oct 2.
  • Tot Trot: $15 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Leawood runs 35:27, about 11:25 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:52 and men in 30:02.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 5:15 PM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Church of the Nativity, Leawood, KS 66209

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 1 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 87°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Nativity Knight Flight cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Knight Flight Schedule

The Tot Trot will start after our welcome and opening prayer at 5:15 p.m. The 5K will be immediately following, with the 1 mile Fun Run starting as soon as our 5K participants clear the starting area.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up: If you register by September 24, T- shirts will be sent home with the youngest child in each family so all students can wear the shirt to school on race day. Otherwise, you can pick up your packet prior to start of race in…

Parking and travel

First Aid

First Aid is available throughout the event at in the NPS lower parking lot. If you need assistance on the course, please contact an event volunteer. No pets, bicycles, skateboards or scooters will be allowed on the course or at any race…

Parking and travel

Parking

Parking will be available in the upper NPS and Church lots. The lower Church and NPS lots will be closed. Please consider walking to the event.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Church of the Nativity, Leawood, KS 66209Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 950 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 1, 2026), 2025 (Oct 2, 2025), 2024 (May 2, 2024), 2023 (May 4, 2023), 2022 (May 5, 2022), 2021 (May 6, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Nativity Knight Flight?
Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5:15 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Kansas?
At $25, entry is about 19 percent below 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, Kids.
Where does it start?
Church of the Nativity, Leawood, KS 66209.

From the organizers

Lace up and get ready for Nativity's Knight Flight, scheduled for Thursday, October 1! This event proudly raises awareness about health, fitness, and wellness for our school community. We'll hit the Tomahawk Creek Trail for a 5K or 1 mile fun run. We will also have a shorter Tot Trot for the little ones who want to begin their running career early!

We'll have post-race snacks! Plus, register by September 24 so you can dress down in your fashionable race shirt for school on October 1.

We are expecting sunshine and a light breeze that's always at your back, so you'll be sure to have a good time.