Scarecrow Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 28 percent below 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 7:15 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
602 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO 64118
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)5K Run
5K Walk
1 Mile Walk
Aggregated from official results for Scarecrow Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Scarecrow Run 5K?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:38 or better, the top quarter in 30:31, and half the field in 35:13; the last tenth came in after 53:27.
At the 2025 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 48:08 or better, the top quarter in 51:32, and half the field in 1:00:38; the last tenth came in after 1:06:16.
At the 2025 1 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 15:22 or better, the top quarter in 15:22, and half the field in 15:23; the last tenth came in after 18:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:00 | 23:52 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 23:31 |
| 40-49 | 39:10 | 25:54 |
| 60-69 | 35:40 | 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
Down 7 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Scarecrow Run 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 44 to 64 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:45 to 35:13.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 (+60%) | 35:13 | under 23:38 | 20:15 |
| 2024 | 40 (-9%) | 33:52 | under 26:21 | 24:03 |
| 2023 | 44 | 35:45 | under 24:28 | 17:28 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:31, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
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 4 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°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.
Race details
- Where
- 602 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO 64118Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Scarecrow Run 5K?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $25, entry is about 28 percent below a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 64 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 35:13 and the winner ran 20:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:31, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 602 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO 64118.
From the organizers
The 31st Annual Scarecrow 5K and 1-mile Fun Walk will take place Oct. 4 in Gladstone. The race, organized by the Gladstone Parks & Recreation, is on the final day of Gladfest.
The event starts at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Northland Christmas Store, which aids families in need around the holidays. Participants registered before Sept. 25 will receive a T-shirt.
Early registration is encouraged, but registrants can also sign up on race day. There are family rates available just $15 per person after the initial registration.
The start and finish for the races will be Gladstone’s Linden Square, located at 602 NE 70th St.